Ladakh imposes strict ban on single-use plastic and littering; violators to face heavy penalties

Ladakh Bans Single-Use Plastics, Imposes Heavy Penalties For Violations

According to the Lieutenant Governor, the checks are aimed at preventing banned plastic products from entering the Union Territory and strengthening enforcement on the ground.

Ladakh imposes strict ban on single-use plastic and littering; violators to face heavy penalties

The Union Territory of Ladakh has introduced a strict ban on the use and sale of identified single-use plastic items, along with tough measures against littering in public places. The move comes as part of a broader effort to safeguard the region's fragile Himalayan environment and preserve its pristine natural beauty amid growing tourist footfall. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has issued stringent directions for the implementation of the new ru…

LG Saxena orders ban on single-use plastics, littering across Ladakh

Leh, Jun 19: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday ordered a strict ban on identified single-use plastic items and littering across the Union Territory, introducing a stringent enforcement framework that imposes hefty penalties on violators as a major push to protect Ladakh's fragile Himalayan ecosystem. Under the new regulations, individuals, commercial establishments and institutions, including hotels and eateries, found usin…

Ladakh imposes strict ban on single-use plastics to protect fragile ecosystem

Leh, June 19: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has ordered a strict ban on the sale and use of single-use plastics across the Union Territory, along with a comprehensive crackdown on littering. The move aims to safeguard the region's fragile high-altitude ecosystem and pristine landscapes, which form the backbone of Ladakh's tourism economy. Officials said development in the Union Territory must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility…