Prevent plastic pollution on beaches, Andhra Pradesh fishing community urges Tourism Minister
The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Fishing Community urges State Tourism Department to prevent plastic pollution on beaches for sustainable tourism.
Andhra Pradesh Fishing Community Organisations Network Director Arjili Dasu said that they have appealed to the State Tourism Department not to litter the beaches with plastic in the name of tourism and also not to spoil the beach environment and disturb fish production in the sea.
In a statement here on Tuesday, Mr. Dasu said that they also met Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh in Visakhapatnam on the sidelines of the Tourism Conclave held here on Monday. He said that they are not against tourism development, but they are against tourists spoiling the beaches by throwing plastic. He said that they have requested the Minister to consider their appeal and take appropriate action.
The High Court of Karnataka noted that the issue involved in the PIL is of seminal importance and has far-reaching dimensions in the operation of constitutional law and the power of the legislature to legislate on the orders of the apex court that are the law of the land to be invariably obeyed by all, including legislative bodies.
Built in 1927 during the British era, this marketplace has been a hub of activity for decades, offering everything from fresh produce and flowers to meat, dry fruits and exotic spices. However, years of neglect, accidents and infrastructure wear and tear have taken a toll on this heritage structure. During the 2012 fire incident at the market, more than 170 out of 440 shops, and the general infrastructure of the market was destroyed. The shops were given a basic makeover then. Since then, only the exterior of the market has been renovated, leaving the interiors and the roof untouched for more than a decade.