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BALRAMPUR SETS UP
BARTAN BANKS TO BEAT
PLASTIC POLLUTION
n an effort to combat plastic pollution, five by the Collector, Mr. R. Ekka and CEO-ZP,
GPs in Balrampur District, Chhattisgarh, Ms. Reena Zamil. The ultimate goal is to
Iimplemented a ban on SUPs and make the entire Balrampur District 100 per
established Bartan Banks. These banks were cent free of SUPs. With the implementation
operated by the SHGs of the GPs – namely, of the initiative, the District administration
Santhoshi SHG in Bhanora GP; Meera SHG aims to minimize the use and disposal of
in Tatapani GP; Swachhata SHG in Purandih plastic plates, bowls and spoons at the
GP; Sheetal SHG in Mitgai GP; and Rajshakti village level.
SHG in Dakva GP.
Women SHGs operate the Bartan Banks
The initiative was undertaken with the and earn additional income. During village
support of the District administration, led events such as birthdays, weddings and
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