Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Karnataka Aims for Plastic-Free Bengaluru by 2030
Bengaluru, India's tech hub, makes a lot of plastic waste every day.
The chief minister wants to stop this by 2030.
He asked people to help by separating their trash and recycling.
The government will also give money to help with this big task.
Bengaluru produces 900 tonnes of plastic waste daily
CM Siddaramaiah targets plastic-free city by 2030
Citizens, businesses, and civic bodies urged to cooperate
Residents advised to segregate dry and wet waste
Rs 1 crore fund announced for environmental programs
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Announced a plan to make Bengaluru plastic-free by 2030
- When
- Wednesday, at the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s golden jubilee celebrations
- Where
- Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
- Why
- To reduce pollution and make Bengaluru a cleaner, healthier city
Environmental Activists
Industry Representatives
Plastic Ban
Environmental Activists
Support a complete ban on single-use plastics to achieve the 2030 target
Industry Representatives
Oppose an outright ban, citing economic impacts and need for recycling infrastructure
- Current plastic waste production
- 900 tonnes per day in Bengaluru
- Target date for plastic-free city
- 2030
- Fund for environmental programs
- Rs 1 crore
- Number of eco-warriors to be recognized annually
- 5
- Number of wards targeted for first phase
- 50