Port Blair, Sept 27: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands—celebrated as one of the country’s last pristine frontiers—are sounding an urgent alarm: single-use plastic is choking their fragile ecosystem. In a region renowned for its clean, ozone-rich air and postcard beaches, the sight of discarded plastic carry bags threatens to tarnish its serene image and devastate marine life.
Determined to wage a decisive battle against the rampant use of plastic carry bags, the Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC), with support from the A&N Pollution Control Committee and the Department of Science & Technology, held a spirited Swachhata Workshop on the ‘Ill Effects of Single Use Plastics’ at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium. The event formed part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 fortnight celebrations.
Officials emphasized that the goal is not just compliance with bans but to foster a public movement to keep the Andamans spic and span—preserving its clean air, blue waters, and rich marine life for generations to come.
The call for action is clear: every plastic carry bag avoided is a step towards safeguarding the islands’ natural charm and ecological balance.
