PoliticsPlastic and Polythene Pollution Persists in Jammu and Kashmir Despite Bans
Plastic bottles, polythene bags, and food wrappers litter Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar, Jammu, and rural areas, despite bans since 2006. Waste management is poor, with garbage near water bodies causing pollution. The J&K Assembly's Environment Committee urges stricter enforcement and a comprehensive plastic ban. Annually, over 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste are generated, with poor segregation hindering recycling. Authorities continue seizures of banned materials, but enforcement gaps remain.
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