Gujarat's thin plastic conundrum

Rajkot Municipal Corporation enforces a plastic ban since 2016 in Gujarat targeting bags under 120 microns. In Saurashtra's commercial centre, raids yield 150-200 kg monthly, mainly from central Gujarat. Despite penalties, cheap bags persist, posing environmental hazards and microplastics. Dr Tejas Doshi notes their impact on wildlife, oceans, vegetable carts, and Plastic Waste Management Rules enforcement.