Enforce plastic ban during festivities: Eco action panel
They asked the officials to initiate measures to protect the pristine environment by preventing all kinds of pollution at the religious centre.
Speaking to reporters, Parashuramegowda, convener of the committee, said that the state govt has banned the use of single-use plastics not only in Mysuru city, but also on Chamundi Hills. As the Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority announced plans to distribute dry fruits and badam milk to devotees arriving at the temple, the district administration must clearly advice the authority to use only environmentally-friendly bags and stop using plastic covers, he said.
"It must strictly implement the directives to limit the use of plastic items like carry bags, plastic plates, cups, spoons, and water bottles on the hill. It must ensure no shops on the hills use plastic carry bags during the festivities, as lakhs of devotees will arrive at the temple on the occasion," he added.
He also appealed to devotees to buy natural turmeric and kumkum powder instead of artificial chemical turmeric and kumkum powder.
He also appealed to members of all organisations involved in the conservation of environment to extend support to the govt in preventing the plastic menace atop the hills.
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