Andhra Pradesh government is planning to make Plastic Free state by 2027

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that Andhra Pradesh will ban the use of plastic flexi boards from today and he promises to make Andhra Pradesh as a plastic free state by 2027.On Friday The AP government has signed an MoU with the American Based NGO named " Parley for the Oceans" organization to clean up the sea shores of the state.

Plastic Free State - Andhra Pradesh

The Special Chief Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Y Srilakshmi was signed a MoU on behalf of the AP government and Cyrill Gustch CEO of Parley was signed on behalf of the 'Parley for the Oceans".

Speaking on this occasion Chief Minister said that Environment and Economy are two sides of the coin and the government is moving  ahead with compendious and maintainable environment to protect and flourish the environment. He said that Visakhapatnam has engaged the World's largest bleach cleaning program. Over 22,000 people participating at a stretch of 28 km starting from Gokul Beach to Bheemili Beach  and about 76 tons of plastic was collected from the seashore and recycles and manufactures many products.    

He also said that It is the responsibility of all the citizens to save the oceans.70% of world's oxygen comes from marine plants and the usage of more plastic has affected at least 267 species of marine species worldwide. In order to protect the environment The AP government has been taking the necessary steps and thus brought industrial policy that encourages companies to adopt green and clean measures.

Around 4,000 garbage collection vehicles has been arranged across the state that results an increase in garbage collection rate from 22 to 62 %. The main aim of the government is to curb the plastic menace all over the state. 

The government is also planning to set up the Parley Super hub to manufacture the goods with recycled plastics that attracts Rs 16,000 crore investments and generates employment for 20,000 people in next six years. The Chief Minister went around the stalls and inspected recycled goods like shoes, glasses and wallets. He had also worn  a pair of goggles which was made using synthetic plastic.