Kota (Rajasthan): Much before Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a clarion call to rid the country of single-use plastic on October 2, Keshavpura, a remote village in Rajasthan's Kota district, initiated its own humble campaign to curb plastic waste!
It was only after several domesticated cattle died due to the consumption of plastic that the residents of this village resolved not to use this non-biodegradable material.
On July 11, 2019, the villagers procured plastic waste from across the village and dumped it in a pit before setting it on fire.
The residents then pledged not to use single-use plastic again, and this resolution not only brought relief to them but also the cattle, which found solace from the decision.
Inspired by the voluntary initiative taken by the villagers, Keshavpura village development committee also took a decision to officially ban single-use plastic, particularly the ones used during community feasts.
