Under this initiative, Five (5) number of Kiosks were installed in the prominent areas of Jammu City viz Janipur Main stop, Power house Janipur, Roop nagar, Bantalab Barnai Road & Sarwal Chowk on Monday 20.09.2021, where useful information was shared regarding the ill effects of the usage of Plastic. Besides, these Kiosks will function as exchange points for Single use plastic/ polythene with that of Cloth/ Jute Bag.
General public was encouraged to use Jute/ Cloth Bag for carrying daily provisions and goods. Shopkeepers will also be made aware of various aspects and provisions of Plastic Waste Management Rules 2021 and would be motivated to stop using of Polythene Bags/ Single use plastic.
The dignitaries present in the event included Chairman Swachh Bharat Committee Yash paul Sharma, Chairman Social Justice Kuldeep Singh, Ward Corporator Ward No. 62 Rekha Manhas , Ward Corporator Ward No. 37 Sunita Gupta, Ward Corporator Ward No. 18 Dinesh Gupta, Market association presidents & prominent citizens of Society under the guidance of Commissioner JAMMU Municipal Corporation (JMC).