8 months ago
Meghalaya Launches Green Deposit Scheme to Curb Plastic Pollution
Meghalaya, a state in India, has started a new rule to help keep its beautiful natural places clean.
Tourists who visit popular spots like Cherrapunjee, Dawki, and the Living Root Bridges will have to pay a small fee if they bring plastic items like bottles or bags.
This fee is called a 'green deposit.'
The good news is that tourists can get their money back if they properly throw away or return their plastic waste at special places when they leave.
This rule is meant to stop people from littering and to teach everyone to take care of nature.
The state government and local communities are working together to make sure this rule is followed and to keep Meghalaya's environment safe and clean.
Tourists entering specified eco-tourism destinations in Meghalaya must pay a refundable Rs 100 deposit for carrying plastic items.
The scheme aims to reduce plastic pollution and promote responsible waste disposal.
Designated areas include Cherrapunjee, Dawki, and the Living Root Bridges, where tourist numbers have surged, leading to increased plastic waste.
The initiative aligns with the Meghalaya High Court's ban on single-use plastics and broader waste management efforts.
Local communities and tourism stakeholders are involved in implementing and enforcing the scheme.
- Who
- Tourists visiting Cherrapunjee, Dawki, and the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya
- What
- A refundable 'green deposit' scheme to curb plastic pollution
- Where
- Meghalaya, India
- When
- Launched on December 14
- Why
- To discourage littering, promote waste management, and protect fragile ecosystems
Key facts
- Deposit Amount
- Rs 100
- Affected Areas
- Cherrapunjee, Dawki, Living Root Bridges
- Purpose
- Curb plastic pollution and promote waste management
- Refund Condition
- Return or dispose of plastic waste at designated exit points
- Initiative Type
- Refundable deposit scheme
- Stakeholders Involved
- Local communities, tourism stakeholders
- Legal Alignment
- Meghalaya High Court's ban on single-use plastics
