Govt campaign aims to curb single-use plastic usage: Munde

Time of India

30-05-2025

Pune: State environment and climate change minister
on Friday said the Maharashtra govt launched a dedicated initiative to curb the use of single-use plastic.
As a part of this campaign, officials from Munde's department are engaging with various organisations to seek their active participation.
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During her visit to Pune, Munde met with members of the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple Trust to involve them in the movement against pollution caused by plastic waste.
"We installed a machine near the temple, where citizens can get a cloth bag by inserting a Rs10 coin," she said.
Munde said the central govt announced a series of programmes across the country to mark Environment Day, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi directing states to take concrete steps to eliminate single-use plastic entirely.
"We are working towards that goal," she said.
Later in the day, Munde attended the "Green Pune Summit and Abhinandan 2025", organised by the CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), Pune chapter. Addressing developers at the event, she said state govt was framing new rules that enforce environment-friendly measures in construction activities and was also updating sewage treatment regulations.
Regarding alleged funds diversion from various departments to the Laadki Bahin scheme, Munde said, "It was launched after careful consideration of all aspects. The diversion claims are mere rumours."
About her brother, former minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, attending meditation sessions in Igatpuri, she said, "He made the right decision. It will help bring peace to his mind."