Overview
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said a fresh Government Resolution will be issued soon to clarify and strengthen enforcement of the prohibition on non-biodegradable artificial flowers.
- The forthcoming order will lay out action against decorators and venues that use or permit such items, with professionals warned they will face punishment.
- Environment Minister Pankaja Munde reported roughly 92,000 plastic-ban violations over four to five years, 4,135 tonnes seized, and Rs 25 crore in penalties, with fines escalating to possible three months’ jail.
- Legislators pressed for clear accountability measures for municipal bodies that fail to enforce the ban, citing financial losses for natural flower growers.
- After the civic removal of vendors at Mumbai’s Dadar market prompted a strike, the chief minister said he would seek a resolution and instruct local authorities to restart natural flower trade.