Question- Which state government has recently announced to implement Green Protocol for environment friendly weddings?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamilnadu
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-
- On June 5, 2017, Kerala government announced the implementation of Green Protocol for Environment friendly weddings.
- The Kerala government has taken this decision to deal with the damage to the environment after weddings.
- Under this protocol, the use of glass, plates and decorative items made of materials such as plastic and thermocol have been prohibited in weddings.
- To ensure implementation of Green Protocol strict monitoring will be done at the marriage halls, conference centers, hotels and other places of worship.
- Instead of this, people would be persuaded to use tumblers, plates and other utensils made of glass and environment-friendly metals.
- Provision of strict action has been made against the organizer in case of violation.
- In Kerala under the Suchitwa Mission the protocol has already been launched in Kannur, Ernakulum, Kollam and Alappuzha on a pilot basis.
Related Links:-
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/state-issues-protocol-for-functions-recipe-for-green-kerala-plantain-leaf-plates-steel-glasses-4692247/
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/kerala-weddings-going-plastic-free/
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/kerala-govt-implements-green-protocol-for-weddings/article9721264.ece