In compliance with the directions of the UT Administration issued vide Order No. 47 of 2026 dated June 19, 2026, by the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, UT Ladakh, the Municipal Committee Kargil has initiated strict enforcement measures against the use of identified Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items across Kargil District.

As part of the enforcement drive, the Municipal Committee Kargil conducted market inspections and awareness activities to sensitise shopkeepers, vendors, wholesalers and other commercial establishments about the harmful environmental impacts of Single-Use Plastic and the provisions of the ban.

The Municipal Committee informed all stakeholders, including shopkeepers, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors and commercial establishments, that the use, sale, storage, stocking, distribution, transportation and supply of all identified banned Single-Use Plastic items are strictly prohibited throughout Kargil District with immediate effect.

It was further informed that any individual, shopkeeper, vendor, institution, commercial establishment, wholesaler, retailer, manufacturer or distributor found using, storing, stocking, selling, supplying, distributing or transporting banned Single-Use Plastic items shall be liable for penalties and fines up to ₹10,000.

The Committee also reiterated that littering of waste in public places, tourist destinations and other high-footfall areas across Kargil District is strictly prohibited. A penalty of up to ₹5,000 may be imposed on individuals found violating littering regulations.

The general public has been urged to cooperate with the authorities and adopt environmentally sustainable alternatives to ensure effective implementation of the ban on Single-Use Plastic and promote a cleaner and greener Kargil.