Kharibari, 03rd July: The Kharibari Development Block observed International Plastic Bag Free Day on Wednesday with the aim of promoting a plastic-free environment. A public awareness rally was organised from the BDO office to encourage citizens and shopkeepers to reduce plastic usage.
The rally witnessed participation from Kharibari Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Ratna Roy Sinha, BDO Deepti Sahu, and Kharibari Gram Panchayat Pradhan Parimal Sinha. As part of the initiative, cloth bags were distributed among local shopkeepers in the Kharibari market, along with awareness messages regarding plastic pollution.
Speaking on the occasion, BDO Deepti Sahu stated that the rally was aimed at sensitising the general public. “Only through awareness can we hope for a plastic-free future,” she added.
Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Ratna Roy Sinha also cautioned that legal action would be taken against shopkeepers who fail to comply with the plastic ban.