Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister PS Tamang, during his address here on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, said that packaged mineral water will be banned in the state from January 1, 2022, after the ban is implemented, people will choose water from natural resources, Which is blessed with more natural resources than the water available in plastic bottles which are fresh and good quality drinking water.
The CM further said that a buffer time of three months is being given to clear the existing stock of mineral water bottles available with the commercial establishments. "Everyone in Sikkim will now have to stay away from mineral water bottles and opt for natural water resources," he said. Tamang, who was present during the cleanliness drive along with Governor Ganga Prasad on the occasion, said that the state government is taking steps to stop the supply of bottled drinking water from outside.
Notably, tourist hotspots like Lachen in North Sikkim have already banned packaged water bottles. "Sikkim is rich in natural water resources and all the water requirements within the state can be met through eco-friendly initiatives," the CM said.
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