Odisha imposes ban on single-use plastics in sanctuaries, national parks from April 1

As per the latest development, Odisha has banned the usage of single-use plastics inside eco-tourism tourist destinations, sanctuaries and more. 

If reports are to go by, the Odisha Forest Department has implemented a stringent measure to safeguard the ecological sanctity of its sanctuaries, national parks, and tiger reserves. In an official statement on Monday, Odisha's Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Susanta Nanda, declared a complete ban on the entry of visitors with single-use plastic into these conservation areas.

This proactive step aims to curtail the environmental impact of single-use plastic and protect the diverse flora and fauna residing within these vital ecosystems.

The order goes beyond restricting single-use plastic entry and extends to proper waste disposal practices.

Visitors carrying food items wrapped in plastic will be required to dispose of the packaging in designated areas or garbage bins to prevent littering within the protected areas.

The directive stresses the importance of adhering to existing guidelines for disposing of plastic waste generated by visitors, camps, and nature camps inside these protected areas.