Panaji July 23 (IANS) The Goa government is considering a ban on the use of plastic on beaches coastal and riverine areas falling under the purview of the Coastal Regulatory Zones Urban Development Minister Francis D Souza told the Assembly on Monday.
"The proposal to ban plastic use especially on beaches and CRZ areas by declaring them plastic-free zones is under consideration " D Souza said in a written reply to Congress MLA Isidore Fernandes.
Asked if any study had been conducted to assess the impact of plastic waste on marine life in streams and rivers D Souza said: "No environment impact study has been undertaken by Panaji Municipal Corporation municipal councils or the Directorate of Municipal Administration."

--IANS maya/tsb/bg