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The focus remains on infrastructure develop- recycling and sustainable manufacturing, rein-
ment, skill enhancement, and sustainability. forcing India’s role in the global circular economy.
With increasing policy support, foreign invest- Source:- Buiness Line
ments, and strategic industry initiatives, West
Bengal is poised to become a center for plastic
Noida Enforces Strict Ban on Single-Use
Plastics with ₹5,000 Fine
n a decisive move towards environmental This comprehensive ban is in accordance with
sustainability, the Noida Authority has imple- the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment)
Imented a stringent ban on single-use plastics Rules 2022, which urge government institutions,
(SUP), effective from March 1, 2025. This initia- communities, and individuals to explore sustain-
tive aligns with the broader national efforts to able alternatives to reduce the production and
reduce plastic waste and promote eco-friendly use of single-use plastics.
alternatives.
Enforcement Measures
Scope of the Ban
To ensure compliance, the Noida Authority has
The prohibition encompasses a wide array of stipulated an environmental compensation of
plastic items, including: ₹5,000 for any individual or entity found sell-
ing, using, stocking, or distributing prohibited
♦ Plastic bags with a thickness of less than 120 plastic items. This penalty aims to deter the use
microns
of SUPs and encourage the adoption of sustain-
♦ Balloon sticks able practices.
♦ Plastic flags Historical Context
♦ Candy sticks The battle against plastic pollution in Noida has
been ongoing. In 2022, the Central Pollution Con-
♦ Ice cream sticks
trol Board (CPCB) mandated a nationwide ban
♦ Plates, cups, and glasses on SUPs starting July 1, targeting items with low
utility and high littering potential. Subsequently,
♦ Cutlery such as forks, spoons, and knives
the Noida Authority launched a five-day aware-
♦ Straws ness and enforcement campaign titled RACE—
Reduction, Awareness, Circular Solutions, and
♦ Wrapping or packaging films around sweet Mass Engagement—to combat SUP usage. De-
boxes and cigarette packets
spite these efforts, inconsistent enforcement led
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