In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday launched the bioplastic carry bag developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under Polythene-free Jammu initiative.
The Union Minister said that the Swachhtha Andolan, under the guidance of
Prime Minister, is leading the country, especially the urban centers on the path of sustainable growth and development. The LG lauded the DRDO for developing the bioplastic carry bag as an alternative to the polythene bags and said that it is a significant step towards transforming urban landscape, faster sustainable development and ease of living of citizens.