‘Plastic ban should be imposed with seriousness’

Longasen Lotha, SDO (C), Kohima Sardar addressing the awareness programme, organized by the office of the SDO(C), Kohima Sardar held at DC conference hall Kohima on September 26. (DIPR Photo)

Kohima, September 26 (MExN): An awareness programme, organized by the office of the SDO(C), Kohima Sardar for the three villages under Kohima Sardar jurisdiction, on plastic free environment and banning of single use plastic was held at DC conference hall Kohima on September 26.

A DIPR report stated that Longasen Lotha, SDO (C), Kohima Sardar in his keynote address stated the government order to ban all single use plastics and the efforts and activities undertaken to create a plastic free environment. He encouraged the village leaders and youths to join hands and work together and see that the ban is enforced properly and be an example to the rest of the State as well as the country as a whole. He further expressed that the ban should be imposed with seriousness otherwise it will be a waste of time and resources for all.

Akhrieu Meyase, Green Team gave a detailed presentation on the health hazards and ill effects of plastic pollution and pointed out the measures that can be undertaken to curb the menace of plastic pollution. She mentioned that we are not just fighting against plastic pollution but it is for our own survival and that citizens of Kohima must take the responsibility collectively and work together and contribute in whatever way we can to reduce plastic pollution. She emphasized on the rule of 3 ‘R’s i.e. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle as the golden rule towards achieving the goal of a plastic free environment.

Dzuvinguzo Mephuo, President KVYO gave the concluding remarks wherein he along with the village leaders and youth present made a pledge to declare a total ban of single use plastic in all areas under Kohima Sardar with effect from October 1. 
The programme was chaired by Zhakuo Whuorie, Vice President KVYO.

Campaign on plastic ban held in Viswema 
 

Viswema, September 26 (MExN): An awareness campaign on the ban of single use plastic was held at Viswema on September 26 where water filters were provided to each Village Council by the district administration under Jakhama sub-division to discourage single use plastic water bottles, especially during meetings and gatherings.

A DIPR report stated that the campaign on how to implement plastic ban has been going on in different villages with village functionaries, youth leaders, head of educational institutes, women organisation etc. under Jakhama block. First phase will see the ban on sell and use of mineral water bottles below 20 litres, ban of polythene bags, disposable plates and cups made from styrofoam material.

SDO(C) Jakhama, Alemyapang Longchar, speaking during the event, said that Jakhama block being a hub of educational institutes and hospitality industry should lead the way in this campaign since majority of tourists coming to the State visit the area.

Dr. Asano, MO Jakhama, pointing out the various harmful effects of plastic on human health and environment, said that we cannot live without plastics, but we should be aware and cautious on its use since it affects our health.

Virhelie Kruneilie, Consultant, PHED, Kohima also shared on how to limit the harmful effects of plastics and some alternative remedies that are available. Village Council Chairman, Viswema said it should be each individual responsibility and not the governments alone, for the successful implementation of the ban. VCC Khuzama also spoke on the harms of plastic and the need to take action.