“There is resistance from plastic manufacturers who continue to sell plastic carry bags, banners, plastic buntings, spoons and other items," BBMP commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad told Deccan Herald. The fine will be much higher for manufacturers, traders, and retailers selling plastic bags and banners. ADVERTISEMENTIf you walk down a street holding plastic shopping bags in Bengaluru, chances are your wallet will be at least ₹500 lighter. Almost 10 percent of the solid waste generated every day in the city is plastic waste. Currently this figure is 350 to 400 metric tons of plastic waste.

Source: Huffington Post May 10, 2016 23:33 UTC