Bengaluru initiates awareness against banned single-use plastics, littering in public spaces

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru North City Corporation has initiated awareness activities across various wards to curb violations related to banned single-use plastics and public sanitation under the direction of Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar, according to a press release.

A joint inspection and awareness drive against the use of plastic was conducted by officials from the Solid Waste Management Department, Health Inspectors, and the Marshals’ team. The officials visited several commercial establishments and storage units within the North City Corporation limits.

During the inspections, approximately 350 kg of banned single-use plastic were confiscated from four shops and six storage units. A total fine of ₹2,76,000 was imposed and strict warnings were issued to refrain from using banned plastics, the release stated.

Awareness campaign through audio messages in waste collection autos:

Hand over waste only after segregating it to the waste collection autos
Do not throw waste anywhere and everywhere
Ban on sale and use of single-use plastic
#gbachiefcommissioner #wastemanagement pic.twitter.com/qQcaSn8QIt

— Greater Bengaluru Authority (@GBA_office) September 19, 2025

The release added that in HBR Layout, fines were levied on individuals found littering on roadside areas. The civic body issued warnings to maintain cleanliness in public spaces and advised citizens against disposing of waste on roadsides.

A special health camp was organised for pourakarmikas at the mustering point in Vidyaranyapura. The camp included general health check-ups, and awareness sessions were conducted on communicable diseases to educate and sensitize workers, the release further added.

As part of the camp, tests for blood pressure, diabetes, and haemoglobin levels were conducted, and appropriate medical advice was provided. Health staff from Namma Clinic, along with other related personnel, were present at the event, said the release.

Bengaluru North City Corporation is one of the five city corporations — Bengaluru Central Corporation, Bengaluru North Corporation, Bengaluru South Corporation, Bengaluru East Corporation, Bengaluru West Corporation which came into effect on September 2. The five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) were created to enhance urban administration and implement citizen-friendly services. (ANI)