Bengaluru: Karnataka Government has banned the use of plastic at 36,000 temples across the State coming under Muzrai Department. While, the ban on plastic was announced on Aug. 15, the initiative to create awareness was launched yesterday at the Dodda Ganapathi Temple at Basavanagudi. The awareness programme was launched by Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy in presence of MLA Ravi Subramanya.
Speaking on the occasion, Ramalinga Reddy said temples apart from being a place of worship must also highlight the need of being environment-friendly.
