Kerala High Court Single-Use Plastic Ban from 2 October
Why in the news
The Kerala High Court directed a prohibition on single-use plastics at selected tourist spots and event venues, to start on Gandhi Jayanthi.
Key facts
- Authority: Kerala High Court.
- Scope: single-use plastic items in select places, covering tourist and event locations.
- Start date: 2 October, which is Gandhi Jayanthi.
- Reason: concern over unregulated plastic waste disposal and pollution.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Order by | Kerala High Court |
| Effective | 2 October (Gandhi Jayanthi) |
| Target | Single-use plastics in tourist and event places |
Exam angle
- Keyword: single-use plastic ban, Kerala.
- Date linked to Gandhi Jayanthi.