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Ngt Bans Nylon And Synthetic Manja

Makar Sankranti: Mumbai cops ban nylon kites for safety of birds, humans

Ahead of Makar Sankranti, a festival associated with flying of kites, the Mumbai police has banned the use, sale and storage of 'manja' or nylon kite strings sometimes coated with powdered glass on account of the danger they pose to humans as well as birds. The order will be in effect from January 12 to February 10 and violators will be charged under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (disobeying lawful order of public servant), an official said on Thursday. The use of non-biodegradable synthetic thread as kite string causes accidents, injuries to wildlife, sometimes even loss of life and damage to the environment, the order said. It is desirable to protect birds which are getting extinct day by day and classified as rare and endangered species, it added.

Makar Sankranti: Mumbai cops ban nylon kites for safety of birds, humans
Updated On : 13 Jan 2023 | 10:09 AM IST

NGT bans use of nylon and synthetic manja

String used to fly kites, is made of nylon or synthetic material,w hich is non-biodegradable

NGT bans use of nylon and synthetic manja
Updated On : 11 Jul 2017 | 4:49 PM IST