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'Carpool, waste disposal, no single-use plastics': EC's instructions for 'sustainable polls'

IndiaTimes Sunday, 17 March 2024
In an effort to ensure "sustainable" polling, the Election Commission on Saturday issued a set of waste management directions for poll machines and political parties for the upcoming general elections. "In a step towards sustainable or eco-friendly elections, we are making efforts to minimise single-use plastic and encourage eco-friendly practices in the election process", CEC Rajiv Kumar said.
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