KARGIL, July 24: Local authorities in Kargil carried out a plastic ban enforcement drive across TSG Market to curb the usage of single-use plastic and encourage environmental sustainability.
Conducted under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Kargil and supervised by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, the inspection team comprised the Block Development Officer, Panchayat Inspector, Junior Engineer, and other local staff members who inspected various commercial establishments.
During the drive, officials seized banned plastic products from defaulting shopkeepers and levied monetary fines in accordance with established rules and regulations.
Following the drive, the Block Development Office appealed to business owners and the general public to discontinue using or selling prohibited plastic items and support administrative efforts toward a cleaner and healthier environment.