SHILLONG: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has imposed a blanket ban on plastics in Iewduh and has sent notification to other Himas to ban plastic in the Dorbar Shnongs.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, KHADC Executive Member (EM) in charge of Trade, Paul Lyngdoh said that the KHADC and the Hima Mylliem along with the officers of the monitoring committee reviewed the notification declaring Iewduh as a ‘No Plastic Zone’ and as per the report, it has been found to be 85 per cent successful.
As for the confusion with regard to the use of biodegradable which is defined as plastics that are above 50 microns, he said plastics of any category would not be recognised by the KHADC.
He raised concern that biodegradable plastics might be adulterated with other materials which are non-biodegradable.
“It has been decided that plastics of any category will not be recognized. The Hima Mylliem should be strict in its enforcement and notify all Dorbar Shnongs falling within the jurisdiction of KHADC”, he said adding that violators will come under penal provisions.
As for the cold storage, Lyngdoh said that it was up to the Hima Mylliem to identify a suitable plot of land.
Meanwhile, EM in charge of Market, Jambor War informed that the supervisory team to give a written report monthly and looked forward to make the ban successful.
