Indiscriminate usage of plastic is a serious threat to bio-diversity. What are the efforts of Government and Non-Government organizations in this regard?

Indeed plastic is the great threat to our surrounding in this regards

1) The government of India framed plastic waste management rules according to which

a) Exporters and producers will have to pay some fees to the government and should register themselves with the government before production.

b) To promote the use of the plastic waste generated in making the roads.

c) To increase the thickness of the plastic from 40 to 50 micron so that the cost will increase and shop owners will not give the bags for free.

NGO’S has taken following steps

a) It organizes various campaigns and aware the public about the various harmful effects of plastics.

b) It gives free Jute bags and encourages people to replace the plastic with jute bags.