The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam on Wednesday announced a ban on the stocking or selling of single-use plastic sachets, packing material, or its any other form.
Temple Executive Officer S. Lavanna has appealed to the people, traders, and businessmen residing in the Srisailam township on the hilltop and the devotees visiting the temple not to use any plastic packing material below 75 microns with immediate effect.
Mr. Lavanna, in a letter released to the media, said that dealers, retailers, and residents would be given 10 days time to replace all single-use plastic material with jute, paper, or cloth bags/packing material.
