Total plastic ban in Tirumala from Wednesday’ thorough check at Alipiri

Hyderabad: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) banned all types of plastic in Tirumala, with effect from Wednesday (June 1). The move comes as part of the trust board’s eco-friendly drive to protect the environment and greenery on the hill shrine. In a meeting with shopkeepers and hotel management in Tirumala, TTD Estate Officer Mallikarjuna said […]

Hyderabad: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) banned all types of plastic in Tirumala, with effect from Wednesday (June 1). The move comes as part of the trust board’s eco-friendly drive to protect the environment and greenery on the hill shrine.

In a meeting with shopkeepers and hotel management in Tirumala, TTD Estate Officer Mallikarjuna said that starting Wednesday, there will be a total ban on plastic, including bottles, bags, and even shampoo sachets. He urged shop owners to cooperate with the TTD for the effective implementation of the ban.

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Devotees will be allowed to go to Tirumala only after a thorough check at Alipiri. Henceforth, business owners have been advised to use biodegradable bags for packing clothes and toys, among other things.

Also, a mass cleaning drive would be taken up every Tuesday from 1 pm to 3 pm.

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