Inspection Team Checks Use of Single-Use Plastic and Littering Items at Khaltse Market.

Inspection Team Checks Use of Single-Use Plastic and Littering Items at Khaltse Market.
Khaltse, June 20, 2026: In compliance with the directions issued by the UT Administration regarding the ban on Single-Use Plastic (SUP) and littering items in the Union Territory of Ladakh, a team constituted for enforcement and inspection conducted an inspection of Khaltse Market today. The inspection was carried out under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), to monitor the use and sale of banned Single-Use Plastic items and to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed regulations.
The inspection team comprised by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Khaltse, Mohd Sharif; Naib Tehsildar, Khaltse, Asgar Ali; and the concerned Patwari.
During the inspection, the team conducted a thorough check of shops and business establishments in the market to assess compliance with the ban on Single-Use Plastic and littering items. It was observed that shopkeepers were using carry bags made of non-plastic and biodegradable materials.
The team also inspected wholesale supply vehicles delivering goods to local retailers and found no plastic carry bags or other banned Single-Use Plastic items.
Further, the team interacted with shopkeepers at the Khaltse Bus Stand and sensitized them about the strict enforcement of the ban. The shopkeepers were informed that penalties would be imposed on violators and were urged to continue adhering to the regulations and promote environmentally responsible practices.
The team later inspected the Tiger Hill Petrol Pump at Khaltse and directed its management to ensure the installation of separate dustbins for different categories of waste at appropriate locations.
The inspection was conducted as part of the ongoing efforts of the UT Administration to enforce environmental regulations and promote a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free Ladakh.