The Dimapur District Task Force on Single Use Plastic held a meeting on 8th August 2024 at the DCs Conference Hall Dimapur, chaired by ADC, Dimapur, Mhalo Humtsoe with all stakeholders present. 

The chair emphasized the importance of enforcing the government-mandated ban on single-use plastics. The task force resolved to form a sub-committee and henceforth go for regular monitoring where defaulters would be penalised a sum of 10,000 (first offence) and 20,000 (second offence). A formal order detailing the complete ban on single-use plastics, including fines and penalties for non-compliance would be notified.

The task force decided to launch a widespread awareness campaign using IEC materials, print media, churches, and schools for informing the public about single-use plastics and their alternatives. Additionally, directives would be issued to churches, event organizers, and hotel/venue owners to prohibit single-use plastics on their premises to public as a means of reducing demand. The DTF also informed that SUP Public Grievances App “SUP-CPCB” has been developed by CPCB where any citizen can lodge a complaint if they see any banned items.

(DPRO Dimapur)