Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], November 21 (ANI): In its bid to improve air quality, the Dehradun administration would be imposing a fine of Rs 5,000 on burning plastic or garbage in the open, said the District Magistrate R Rajesh Kumar.

The District Magistrate has directed the Municipal Corporation and the concerned departments to make challans against those who burn garbage in the open.

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"During the review meeting regarding the air quality improvement action plan under the National Clean Air Program in Dehradun and Rishikesh city, I have directed for strict action against those who burn plastic and garbage in the open," District Magistrate told ANI. (ANI)

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