RAJOURI: On 150th Gandhi Jayanti, District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today distributed jute bags prepared by Rajouri Development Authority with important tourist destinations printed on them. Senior Superintendent of Police Yougal Manhas, CEO, Rajouri Development Authority, Sher Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Liaqat Choudhary, CPO, Deputy Director Planning, Bilal Mir, District Panchayt Officer, Dr Abdul Khabir and other district officer were present on the occasion.
While speaking on the occasion, CEO, RDA informed that the jute bags were distributed free of cost to consumers, as part of an awareness campaign on ban on single use plastic bags. He said there is need to shun the use of plastic bags which are causing damage to the environment. He further said the Tourism Development Authority Rajouri is planning to ban the use of single use plastic items at all the tourist destinations in the district.