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Governor bats for plastic-free Arunachal
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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik on Thursday appealed to the people to contribute towards environmental conservation and protection. He highlighted the importance of replacing plastic with cloth or biodegradable bags, segregating household waste and recycling responsibly, reports Joken Ete.
The governor called upon youth, educators, community leaders, and all members of society to unite and work together to build a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free Arunachal Pradesh.
He reiterated his support for the national campaign, 'One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution', launched by the union Environment, Forest and Climate Change ministry, urging everyone to adopt environmentally responsible habits and firmly say 'No' to single-use plastics.
Parnaik stressed the importance of spreading awareness about the hazards of plastic pollution, reducing dependency on disposable plastic products, strengthening plastic waste management systems, promoting the use of sustainable alternatives, and encouraging eco-friendly lifestyles.
Interacting with Raj Bhavan officials and forest department staff, he appreciated their commitment to maintaining the greenery and natural beauty of the estate.
To mark the occasion, he also planted saplings of maha neem in the northern lawn of the Raj Bhavan.
The World Environment Day was also observed in other parts of the state.
