Minister urges people to shun plastic
Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy urged the public to reduce plastic usage during the 'Swarna Andhra - Swachh Andhra' programme. He highlighted the adverse effects of plastic on health and the environment, emphasizing the need for awareness campaigns. The Minister also conducted inspections at local facilities to ensure cleanliness and proper waste management practices.
- ▪The Minister called for a reduction in plastic usage at a cleanliness initiative event.
- ▪Students participated in a rally to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic and the importance of tree planting.
- ▪The government has successfully reduced plastic usage by 70-80 percent in certain areas through awareness efforts.
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Minister for Roads and Buildings (R&B) B.C. Janardhan Reddy called upon the people to avoid the usage of plastic as much as possible. He was speaking at the “Swarna Andhra - Swachh Andhra” programme for the construction of soak pits, an initiative aimed at replenishing groundwater levels, at the Sanjamala mandal headquarters on Saturday (May 16, 2026).On the occasion, students formed a human chain and took out a rally from Sanjamala Mandal TDP office to the Government Hospital to create awareness on the adverse effects of plastic and the benefits of planting trees. The Minister also visited local shops in Sanjamala and interacted with the traders, dissuading them from using plastic.Mr.
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