The government has banned import of plastic waste from August 2019, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said in Rajya Sabha Monday while listing out steps taken to curb pollution.
Replying to a query during Question Hour, the minister informed that about 20,000 tonnes of plastic wastes get generated every day in the country and out of that only 13,000-14000 tonnes are collected.
"We have taken a decision to ban imports of plastic waste from August 2019," Javadekar said.
The minister highlighted various steps taked by the government to protect environment and control air pollution.