Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to completely ban single-use plastic items from October 2, Forest and Environment Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha said on Tuesday.
The minister said the state government’s decision was in line with the Prime Minister’s announcement during his Independence Day address this year.
Arukha further said the forest and environment department will implement the order in letter and spirit after it’s approved by the Chief Minister.
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