In pursuance to the Special Task Force (STF) on single use plastics meeting held on 20th June 2024 and With a view to eradicate the serious environmental and ecological challenges posed by rampant use of single-use plastics and single use plastic bottles in the State, the Governor of Nagaland is pleased to impose complete ban on the following items from the State of Nagaland with effect from 1st August 2024.

(a) All Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) carry bags irrespective of microns and

(b) All single use Plastic bottles for water and soft drinks below 1 (One) litre.

         All individual institution/commercial establishments (educational institutions, offices, hotels, shops, restaurants, religious institutions, industrial establishments, banquet halls etc.) shall abide the aforesaid ban and any breach shall be liable for punitive action.

         A District Task Force already constituted in respective districts shall strictly monitor and function as vigilance squads and ensure imposing of complete ban on stocking, distribution, selling and use of all single-use plastics carry bags and single use Plastic bottles for water and soft drinks below 1 (One) litre in their respective jurisdiction.

         The District Administration/District Task Force (DTF)/Local Bodies shall levy penalties against the defaulting business establishments in their respective jurisdiction.

         A penalty of Rs. 10,000/- for first offence, Rs. 20,000/- for second offence shall be realized from the defaulters and for subsequent offence a permit cancellation shall be imposed.

        District Task Force (DTF) shall regularly monitor and conduct a quarterly meeting for strengthening and compliance of the complete ban on the abovementioned items. Action Taken Report (ATR) shall be furnished to the Government on regular basis.

        This is issued with the approval of the competent authority.

(DIPR)