Uttarakhand: Dhami government’s emphasis on ‘Plastic Free Uttarakhand’ campaign, prepared a special strategy, know the plan in detail

Campaigns are run from time to time with the aim of making Uttarakhand plastic free, but these campaigns prove to be mere formality. This is the reason why the Nainital High Court has expressed displeasure over the ban on plastic waste in Uttarakhand. In such a situation, now the government has decided to run a campaign with a better action plan to make Uttarakhand plastic free. In which along with making the public aware, efforts will also be made towards public participation.

Emphasis on ‘Plastic Free Uttarakhand’ campaign

Actually, today i.e. on January 30, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a virtual meeting of government level officers from Uttarakhand Sadan in New Delhi. In the meeting, CM Dhami directed to prepare a better action plan for plastic free Uttarakhand (Uttarakhand Plastic Waste), cleanliness and Fit India Movement. During this, CM Dhami said that the ‘Plastic Free Uttarakhand’ campaign should be run on a more comprehensive level.

Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is a very important state in terms of its natural beauty as well as tourism and biodiversity. In such a situation, everyone needs to make efforts together to conserve the environment and biodiversity. He said that schools, colleges, non-governmental institutions and business organizations should also be involved in making this campaign successful. Because, public participation is more important for the success of any campaign.

Instructions to arrange QR code on plastic bottle

CM Dhami instructed the officials to arrange ‘QR code on plastic bottle’ at other religious and tourist places of the state like Kedarnath Dham. So that, it can help in plastic waste management. Also asked to make effective efforts towards cleanliness to set high standards of cleanliness and give a healthy environment to the people.

Instructions to install dustbins within 500 meters of tourist and religious places including Chardham Yatra route

CM Pushkar Dhami gave instructions to install dustbins every 500 meters especially on Chardham Yatra route, tourist and religious places under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Along with this, important instructions were given to the officials to regularly review the cleanliness arrangements at bus stands, railway stations and other public places.

Instructions to increase door-to-door garbage collection

At the same time, CM Dhami gave instructions to make people aware about 100 percent door-to-door garbage collection, to keep wet and dry garbage separately. He also asked to improve the cleanliness system in urban and rural areas. He said in clear words that work should be done more rapidly in the field of cleanliness in the state. For this, a meeting will be held with the officials elected in the civic elections after their oath taking.

Clean water should go from Uttarakhand to the Ganga river

He said that the work of legacy waste should be completed soon in all municipal corporations. Instructions were given to the officials that clean water should go from Uttarakhand to the Ganga river. For this, special attention should be paid to cleanliness in the tributary rivers of the Ganga. In the Swachhta Survey, arrangements should be made to declare the standards of cleanliness in rural areas like the bodies. Along with this, special attention should also be paid to cleanliness during the National Games.

Instructions to conduct yoga and exercise activities daily in educational institutions

CM Dhami gave instructions to make the ‘Fit India Movement’ more effective. He said that yoga and exercise activities should be conducted daily in educational institutions. The state government’s plan of open gym at the gram panchayat level should be done more effectively. Awareness camps should be organized continuously by the health department for a healthy Uttarakhand. Also, arrangements should be made for health tests.

Instructions to create awareness about the side effects of junk food

At the same time, CM Dhami said that under the Fit India Movement, people should be motivated for a balanced diet in the state. Healthy diet and awareness camps should be organized. People will be made aware about the side effects of junk food. Local products of the state should be promoted. Along with this, he asked to run an intensive checking campaign to stop adulteration.