Visakhapatnam: Renowned music director and Swachha Visakha ambassador, RP Patnaik, urged citizens to join hands in making Visakhapatnam a plastic-free city. Speaking at an awareness and pledge-taking event organized by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) at RK Beach, RP Patnaik highlighted the pressing need to reduce plastic consumption to safeguard the environment.
“Visakhapatnam is a city blessed with unparalleled natural beauty. It is our duty to protect it for future generations. Single-use plastics pose a significant threat to both health and the ecosystem. Together, we can eliminate this menace,” RP Patnaik stated, calling on residents to adopt eco-friendly alternatives.
GVMC additional commissioners DV Ramana Murthy and R Somannarayana, along with chief medical officer Dr. Naresh Kumar, also participated in the event. They announced that the city will officially ban single-use plastics from January 1, 2025, and urged traders, manufacturers, and consumers to adopt sustainable practices.
RP Patnaik expressed pride in supporting GVMC’s initiative and vowed to continue raising awareness. “With collective determination, we can implement this change. Let’s pledge to eliminate single-use plastics and create a cleaner, greener Visakhapatnam.”
GVMC plans to intensify awareness campaigns to educate residents and businesses about the harmful impact of plastics and promote eco-friendly alternatives.
