A large amount of plastic waste accumulated in the Kabini backwaters was removed in a special drive by the Forest Department, on Sunday. The focus was on the Kabini backwaters falling under the Gundre Range of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. The authorities said plastic waste along with other biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes are carried by the river during the course of it flow and this accumulates in the backwaters. Nearly 500 bags of waste were collected and removed from the backwaters. A similar exercise was conducted in the backwaters falling under the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve a few days ago.

Source: The Hindu July 04, 2021 20:37 UTC