<p>The Punjab government on Sunday announced to impose a ban on single-use plastic from July.</p>.<p>During a virtual state-level function to mark World Environment Day 2022, Secretary, Science, Technology and Environment Rahul Tewari announced the decision of the state government for environmental protection.</p>.<p>He said the ban on single-use plastic will be imposed from July to make Punjab greener and healthier.</p>.<p>Tewari said the state "government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is committed to making Punjab clean, green and pollution-free by walking on the path shown by our revered Gurus".</p>.<p>The Centre had also issued an advisory to states and union territories to phase out single-use plastic and contribute to improving the environment under the overarching mandate of "Clean and Green".</p>.<p>Announcing to set up 55 Sewage Treatment Plants across the state, Tewari, according to an official statement, informed that these ultra-modern plants will reduce water pollution level to a certain extent as well as use the treated water for cultivation and other allied activities.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, he announced to institutionalise Shaheed Bhagat Singh Punjab State Environment Award for outstanding contribution towards environment protection and conservation of precious natural resources of the state.</p>.<p>He said the award, named after the legendary freedom fighter, will be a recognition to the outstanding hard work made by individuals/organizations for the preservation of natural resources. </p>
<p>The Punjab government on Sunday announced to impose a ban on single-use plastic from July.</p>.<p>During a virtual state-level function to mark World Environment Day 2022, Secretary, Science, Technology and Environment Rahul Tewari announced the decision of the state government for environmental protection.</p>.<p>He said the ban on single-use plastic will be imposed from July to make Punjab greener and healthier.</p>.<p>Tewari said the state "government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is committed to making Punjab clean, green and pollution-free by walking on the path shown by our revered Gurus".</p>.<p>The Centre had also issued an advisory to states and union territories to phase out single-use plastic and contribute to improving the environment under the overarching mandate of "Clean and Green".</p>.<p>Announcing to set up 55 Sewage Treatment Plants across the state, Tewari, according to an official statement, informed that these ultra-modern plants will reduce water pollution level to a certain extent as well as use the treated water for cultivation and other allied activities.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, he announced to institutionalise Shaheed Bhagat Singh Punjab State Environment Award for outstanding contribution towards environment protection and conservation of precious natural resources of the state.</p>.<p>He said the award, named after the legendary freedom fighter, will be a recognition to the outstanding hard work made by individuals/organizations for the preservation of natural resources. </p>