War against single use plastic lost by AMC without a fight

 

Ananthapuram Municipal Corporation (AMC) has failed miserably in implementing the plastic ban in the city. Despite a lot of noise and some small rallies, the rampant use of single-use plastic continues in the town, causing significant harm to the environment and the lives of its citizens and cattle 

The officials responsible for implementing the ban seem to have no interest in raiding the single-use plastic stock points. Instead, they have focused on targeting small-time roadside vendors of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. This is a classic case of misplaced priorities and shows how the AMC is failing to understand the gravity of the situation for reaons best known to them

The main dump yard of Ananthapuram receives an average of more than 9000 kilos of plastic every day. The cows in the town are dying after eating plastic, and poisonous fumes are harming children and the elderly when the plastic is burnt.

When social activists like Ananthapuram Anil kumar have raised concerns about the lack of implementation of the plastic ban, they have been threatened and intimidated. This is a clear sign that some officials and politicians are benefiting from the rampant use of single-use plastic in the town.

The neighboring municipal corporations have collected more than ten times the amount of plastic collected by AMC. This shows how the AMC is not even trying to enforce the ban and how the neighboring cities are far ahead in controlling the use of single-use plastic with a proper plan of action

Corruption by some officials and politicians in the AMC is killing the city with plastic. It is a known fact that the environment section of AMC is supposed to be controlling the use of plastic, but they seem to be least bothered about it. The local pollution control board has not taken a single step in the last nine months since the plastic ban came into force.

The negligence and epic failure by the AMC to control the use of single-use plastic is bound to put Ananthapuram on the wall of shame as the single-use capital of India. This will add another feather in AMC's cap of negligence and careless attitude towards the environment.

The situation is dire, and urgent action is needed to control the use of single-use plastic in the town. The AMC needs to focus on raiding the single-use plastic stock points and ensure that they are closed down. They need to educate the citizens about the harmful effects of single-use plastic and encourage them to switch to eco-friendly alternatives.

The AMC must also take strict action against those who are found to be using or promoting the use of single-use plastic in the town. They need to impose hefty fines and penalties to discourage people from using single-use plastic.

The local pollution control board must also take a more proactive role in enforcing the plastic ban. They need to monitor the situation closely and take strict action against those who violate the ban.

Finally, the AMC needs to be more transparent in its efforts to control the use of single-use plastic in the town. They need to provide regular updates on the progress made in enforcing the ban and the amount of plastic collected and disposed of.

In conclusion, the failure of the Ananthapuram Municipal Corporation in implementing the plastic ban is a matter of grave concern. The rampant use of single-use plastic in the town is causing significant harm to the environment and the lives of its inhabitants. Urgent action is needed to control the situation and ensure that Ananthapuram does not become the single-use capital of India. The AMC needs to wake up from its slumber and take strict action against those who violate the ban. It is high time that they understand the gravity of the situation and act accordingly.

AMC does not seem to have learnt it's lessons in spite of ananthapuram standing in the bottom 3 positions in ranking for 3 consecutive years in the swachh bharatb rankings .

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