CM urges people to adopt plastic usage free life

He called for tree plantations to protect environment

PR / Our Bureau

AGARTALA, June 05 2023: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha Monday made an appeal onto the people of the state to give up plastic use as for green and clean environment.  He was speaking at a tree plantation programme in observance of the World Environment Day.

Emphasising on the importance of environmental preservation, Chief Minister said ‘our survival would be at stake if we fail to take care of our surroundings’ and highlighted this year’s theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ of the day. He felt need to create awareness about harmful effects of plastic usage.

“Plastic is a disaster because it is non-degradable and contributes to blockages in drains, leading to floods. I want to urge all citizens of Tripura to stop using plastic. Tripura does not have any plastic manufacturing facilities, and plastic products are imported from outside”, said the Chief Minister.

Government encouraged and promoted cloth bags and degradable products as substitutes, encouraging people to utilise them in order to completely eliminate the problem of plastic waste, he asserted.

Chief Minister Dr Saha emphasized the significance of tree plantation in reducing pollution and maintaining ecological balance.  He urged everyone to actively participate in tree plantation initiatives and refrain from cutting down trees.

“In our state, two third areas are covered by forest and that is why apart from other states the environment is good here and pollution is also less. The government has already instructed forest officials to ensure a balanced approach to tree management”, said the Chief Minister.

Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder, Deputy Mayor Manika Das Datta and officials also graced the occasion.

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