University of Lucknow Launches Plastic and Tobacco Ban for a Cleaner Campus
LU on ‘mission clean’: Century-old campus bans plastic and tobacco
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The University of Lucknow (LU) has initiated a 'mission clean' campaign, declaring its campus a plastic-free zone and banning tobacco products. This initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability and hygiene, following directives from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the government's Plastic Waste Management Rules.
- 01LU has declared a plastic-free campus as part of its 'mission clean'.
- 02A ban on tobacco and paan masala has been imposed on university premises.
- 03University officials are responsible for enforcing the new policies.
- 04The initiative aligns with the government's Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
- 05The UGC has previously recommended banning single-use plastic in higher education institutions.
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The University of Lucknow (LU) has launched its 'mission clean' initiative, aiming to promote environmental sustainability by declaring the campus a plastic-free zone. This decision follows a recent ban on tobacco and paan masala within the university premises. The administration has tasked various officials, including deans and department heads, with ensuring compliance among employees, faculty, students, and canteen operators. LU's registrar, Bhavna Mishra, highlighted the issue of litter caused by plastic usage on campus. The university's actions are in accordance with the government's Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, which mandate effective implementation of plastic waste reduction. Additionally, the University Grants Commission (UGC) had issued guidelines in September 2019 urging higher education institutions to systematically eliminate single-use plastics and adopt environmentally friendly alternatives.
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This initiative will contribute to a cleaner campus environment, enhancing the quality of life for students and staff.
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