Traders and public urged to shun single-use plastic
The Kurnool Municipal Corporation is intensifying efforts to eliminate single-use plastic through public awareness campaigns and strict enforcement. Commissioner Challa Obulesu has conducted numerous raids, seizing banned plastics and issuing fines to ensure environmental compliance.
Why it matters
Local government enforcement of plastic bans is critical for urban waste management and environmental sustainability in rapidly growing Indian cities.
Kurnool Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Challa Obulesu has appealed to traders and the public to completely stop using single-use plastic, which is harmful to the environment and public health.
Mr. Obulesu on Monday (July 13) visited shops in the Old Bus Stand area and raised awareness among traders about the adverse effects of plastic usage. Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner urged traders and the public to voluntarily and completely stop the sale and use of plastic in the city. He stated that the Municipal Corporation is conducting continuous special inspections to curb the use of banned plastic.
The Commissioner revealed that 201 raids have been conducted so far this year, resulting in the seizure of over 250 kilograms of banned plastic. He noted that fines totaling ₹1,95,150 have been imposed on those violating the regulations.
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