Do not use plastic during Durga Puja in Meghalaya, Advisory issued

Shillong, PTI Meghalaya’s Central Pooja Committee (CPC) has issued an advisory to all Durga Puja committees in the state, asking them to abstain from using plastic during the festival. Officials said that more than 200 Durga Pujas are being organized across the state from October 4 to 8. CPC President Naba Bhattacharjee said that on the call of Chief Minister Konrad Sangma, the committee will make efforts to stop the use of plastic during the upcoming Durga, Kali and Chhath Puja.

He said, ‘Durga Puja committees have been asked to stop the use of plastic cups, plates and bottles and encourage the use of biodegradable items. Also, they have also been urged to use environmentally friendly materials to decorate the pandals. Bhattacharjee said that he has requested the Shillong Municipal Board for a place for plastic collection in all the puja pandals.ADVERTISING