Madhya Pradesh CM announces total ban on polythene bags
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a total ban on polythene carry bags from May 1 across the state. "Use of polythene carry bags and their littering was affecting environment and cleanliness. Besides, cows were dying eating such bags," he said. "Three months are being given to polythene manufacturers before the ban," Chouhan added.