KOLLAM The district administration has banned plastic on Sambranikodi island, one of the major tourist attractions in Kollam.
‘No Plastic Zone’ boards will be set up at the destination and illegal food vendors will not be allowed to operate in the backwater.
According to the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) around 4,000 to 5,000 people visit the island located on Ashtamudi Lake, one of the Ramsar sites in Kollam. The decision has been made to also ensure the safety of tourists. District Collector Afsana Parveen has issued instructions to strengthen police patrolling in the area during holidays.
