120 Temples in the State to go Plastic Free: Government Issues Orders

In a significant development towards making spiritual places plastic-free, the state government has issued orders banning single-use plastic at all major and prominent temple premises across the state.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Vijayawada

As per the orders, plastic carry bags, plastic bottles, disposable plates, cups, and other single-use plastic items will no longer be allowed inside the temple premises.

Devotees, vendors, and temple staff are being encouraged to use eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth bags, steel tumblers, and leaf plates. Prasadams will be offered to devotees only in steel plates or banana leaves, while general prasadam will be distributed in paper cups or bags made of jute or other eco-friendly materials.