Constitution of District Level Task Force (DLTF) for taking up measures to eliminate single use plastic.
Government of Maharashtra Environment and climate change Department Government Resolution No. Plastic-2021/C.R.53/T.C.1 Madam Cama Road, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya, Mumbai -400 032.
Date : 26 April, 2022.
Read as follows-
1. Government Resolution of even number dated 1st November,2021.
2. Government Resolution of even number dated 1st April,2022.
Government Resolution :- The Government of Maharashtra is pleased to constitute the District level Task Force in 34 districts in the state of Maharashtra, excluding Mumbai city and Mumbai Suburban District for effective implementation on ground for elimination of single use plastic (SUP) and to prepare a comprehensive plan with timelines for implementation in mission mode within their district of jurisdiction, with the following members and terms of reference for each district.
1. District Collector of the district Chairman
2. All Commissioners of D-class Municipal Corporations in the respective district Member
3. Chief Executive officer Zila Parishad Member
4. All Chief Officers of Municipal Councils in the respective district Member
5. All Block Development Officers in the respective district Member
6. All Executive Officers of MIDCs in the respective district Member
7. Educational Officer of the respective district Member
8. District Tourism Officer of the respective district Member
9. District Information Officer of the respective district Member
10. Regional Officer/ Sub-Regional Officer, MPCB of the respective district Member Convenor The frequency of the meetings of the District Level Task Force shall be once in every month.
A) Terms of reference for District Level Task Force under the Chairmanship of District Collector for taking measures to eliminate single use plastic in mission mode :-
1. Prepare a comprehensive Action Plan for implementation of Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021 and phasing out of SUPs, with identified activities and timelines and synergizing efforts and resources of various Department/Agencies at District level.
2. Monitor the implementation of Maharashtra Plastic and Thermocol Products (Manufacture, Usage, Sale, Transport, Handling and Storage) Notification, 2018 issued on 23rd March 2018 and subsequent amendments and Single Use Plastic Notification issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India issued on 12th August 2021.
3. Assess plastic waste generated in the respective district with respect to collection, recycling and end of life disposal and identify gaps in plastic waste management (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) – policy, implementation, enforcement, infrastructure etc.
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4. Strengthen policy, regulatory, institutional mechanisms/structures for the implementation of Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021 and phasing out of Single Use Plastic (SUP) in the respective district, design appropriate management strategies and allow for allocation of financial resources for PWM including leveraging of funds from Swachh Bharat Mission.
5. Conduct meetings with banned SUP alternative manufacturers and take measures to address challenges faced by them and work for capacity enhancement.
6. The task force shall conduct meetings with shopkeeper and market associations to discourage use of banned SUP items and promote use of alternatives.
7. Take measures for effective enforcement of (i) Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021, as amended, and (ii) state/UT specific bans imposed on identified single use plastic items.
8. Take measures to strengthen ULBS/GPS for segregation, collection, storage, transportation, processing, and disposal of plastic waste.
9. Prepare a detailed road map for activities to build awareness and outreach among public on plastic waste management and reduction in the use of SUP items.
10. Develop strategy for building a strong public movement for mitigation of plastic pollution by involving education institutions (schools, colleges, universities), NCC, NSS, Scouts, Youth clubs, Eco clubs, Opinion makers and voluntary organizations, with a detailed action plan in this regard.
This Government Resolution is made available on the Maharashtra Government website www.maharashtra.gov.in Reference No. of this is 202204261717150804. This Government Resolution has been signed digitally.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra.
( Sanjay Sandanshiv ) Under Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra Copy to :
1. Chief Secretary to Government of Maharashtra
2. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra Urban Development Department
3. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
4. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra Industries Department
5. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra Skill Development Department http://www.maharashtra.gov.i/ Government Resolution No.: Plastic-2021/C.R.53/T.C.1 Page 3 of 3
6. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department
7. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Department
8. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department
9. Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra / Director General of Information and Public Relation Government of Maharashtra 10 .
Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary to Government of Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Department 11 Member Secretary, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board 12 Director of Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra 13 Director Municipal Administration, Government of Maharashtra 14 Director of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Government of Maharashtra
15. All District Collectors in state of Maharashtra
16. All Chief Officers of the Municipal Councils in state of Maharashtra
17. All Block Development Officers in state of Maharashtra
18. All Executive Officers of MIDCs in state of Maharashtra
19. All Educational Officers in state of Maharashtra
20. All District Tourism Officers in state of Maharashtra
21. All District Information Officers in state of Maharashtra
22. All Regional Officers/ Sub-Regional Officers, MPCB in state of Maharashtra Copy for Information:-
1. The Private Secretary to Hon'ble Minister, Environment and Climate Change Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.
2. The Private Secretary to Hon'ble State Minister, Environment and Climate Change Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.
2022-04-26T17:23:28+0530 SANJAY B SANDANSHIV