Kodaikanal is called the princess of hills, and the city welcomes visitors in all seasons. This beautiful hill station of Tamil Nadu is not only visited by the people of the state, but also a large number of tourists from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and other states, as well as foreign tourists. In Kodaikanal, tourists enjoy places like Nakshatra Lake, Guna Cave and get lost in the natural beauty of the place.
Why is it important to make Kodaikanal plastic free?
To save the greenery and environment of Kodaikanal, it has become necessary to make it plastic free. For this purpose, the Chennai High Court has issued an important order, according to which the use of plastic bottles less than 5 liters has been banned in Kodaikanal. Following this, a monitoring committee has been formed at the district and local level to prevent the use of plastic.
Impact of Surveillance on Tourists and Shopkeepers
The local surveillance team is now carrying out periodic random inspections of shops and commercial establishments in Kodaikanal. Penalties are being imposed on the concerned shopkeepers for violating the rules and warnings are being given not to use plastic. Tourists and locals are also being made aware about the damage caused by plastic, so that the beauty and environment of Kodaikanal can be saved.
Green tax orders for plastic-free campaign
To further enforce the drive to make Kodaikanal plastic-free, the Madras High Court recently ordered that tourists, traders and Local sellers will be fined Rs 20 per bottle. This Green Tax will be applicable in Kodaikanal Municipality, Farmankadu Municipality and surrounding villages of Dindigul District, thereby promoting environmental protection.
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