Ban on Single Use Plastic comes into force in the country from July 1, 2022

The government of India has banned the single-use plastic from July 1, 2022.

As per the notification on August 12, 2021, the government has prohibited the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of all identified single-use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential with effect from July 1, 2022. Currently, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles do not fall under this category.

Ministry of Environment: Bhupender Yadav.