To address the problem faced by the industry and in the larger interest of the public, the ban on single- use plastic/ plastic bottles below 1 ltr is relaxed till 30^th November 2024 subject to the following condition:-

1. All the retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers of products using single use plastics/ plastic bottles below 1 litre shall dispose the existing stacks within the relaxation period.
2. During the relaxation period, all the manufacturers and suppliers may take effective steps for collection and disposal of waste plastic bottles.
3. The Federation of Nagaland Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturer Association (FNPMA) may implement the buy back scheme as proposed during the period.

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4. The Deputy Commissioners will disseminate the information(s) to all the Local Bodies (ULBs) and village authorities for strict compliance and should ensure collection and safe disposal of waste plastics in their respective jurisdictions.

All other items and conditions issued vide in Notification Dated 10^th July 2024 remains the same.