179/2026-2027

17th June, 2026: In pursuance of the Order dated 05.05.2026 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in C.A. No. 6174/2023 regarding implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which directed the identification of tourist sites and strengthening of waste management measures at such locations, and in accordance with Memo No. C-16/2/2026-UD&PA dated 01.06.2026 issued by the Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Department, Government of Mizoram, the following tourist sites have been identified in Aizawl District:

1. Lalsavunga Park
2. Falkawn Zokhua
3. Sakawrhmuituai Tlang
4. Hmuifang Tlang
5. Khawhpawp, Lawipu
6. Sairang Railway Station
7. Sialsuk Tlang

In order to prevent littering and plastic pollution and to ensure effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, the use, sale, distribution and storage of Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items within the above-mentioned tourist sites are hereby prohibited with immediate effect.

All visitors, vendors, shopkeepers and other stakeholders are directed to use environmentally friendly and reusable alternatives. Compliance with this Order shall be ensured by the Nodal Officer and Sanitation Officer on Single-Use Plastic Enforcement through the SUP Enforcement Team.

Any violation of this Order shall attract action under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, and other applicable laws and regulations.