Question: From which date Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers recently decided to ban plastic (Carry) bags in the State?
(a) June 1, 2017
(b) April 15, 2017
(c) May 1, 2017
(d) July 1, 2017
Answer- (c)
Related facts:
- On April 11th, 2017, the Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers decided to ban plastic bags (Carry bag) in the State from 1st May, 2017.
- The Cabinet took the decision in compliance with the order of the National Green Tribunal.
- Ban gave approval to Madhya Pradesh Bio Indestructible Waste (Control) Amendment Bill-2017 for complete ban on use of plastic carry bags in the State.
- In addition to this, the other major decision of the Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers is as follows:
- Cabinet has given an approval to start a new scheme in the name of Mukhyamantri Gramin Payjal Yojana costing Rs 900 crore under the Public Health Engineering Department.
- Approval for Mukhyamantyri Young Professional for Development Programme to utilize the energy, capacity and vision of youth in the development of the State.
- Decision to establish bone marrow transplant centre in MY Hospital, Indore has also been taken.
- The cabinet has decided to start the first phase of Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana in the urban areas of 49 district headquarters of the State.
Reference:
http://mpinfo.org/News/TodaysNews.aspx?newsid=20170411N9&LocID=1&PDt=4/11/2017
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions//state-govt-bans-plastic-bags-from-may-1-in-mp.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/madhya-pradesh-bans-plastic-or-polythene-bags-from-may-1-4608800/
http://www.univarta.com/news/states/story/838970.html