Cancel Licences of Synthetic Manja Sellers in Hyderabad: Forest Chief

He instructed officials to initiate action for the cancellation of licences of shops selling prohibited synthetic manja. He was speaking at a review meeting with senior officials of various government departments held at Aranya Bhavan on Friday to discuss these issues.

Special Surveillance on Sales

As synthetic manja is being supplied from other States, particularly Rajasthan and Gujarat, Vinay Kumar instructed officials to intensify surveillance on supplies originating from these States. He directed GHMC officials to issue instructions to shop owners not to sell synthetic manja and to take stringent action against those violating the rules.

Surveillance on e-Commerce Platforms

He instructed the police to establish special surveillance to prevent the sale of Chinese manja through online platforms. He emphasised the need to identify sales of synthetic manja on e-commerce websites and coordinate with the concerned organisations to curb such sales.

He also instructed officials to put up posters at all public places, including bus stations, railway stations, markets and other crowded locations, to create public awareness about the ban on synthetic manja.

Create Awareness among Students

Vinay Kumar stated that the School Education Department should create awareness among students and their parents about the dangers posed by the use of Chinese manja to human beings and birds.

He further instructed officials to advise bus drivers and conductors to inform the Forest Department helpline if they identify the illegal transportation of synthetic manja or the transportation of Indian rollers and other wildlife on buses.

Synthetic Manja Not to Be Allowed at Kite Festival

During the meeting, it was brought to notice that voluntary organisations had lodged complaints regarding the use of Chinese manja at the kite festival organised by the Tourism department.

Vinay Kumar instructed officials to ensure that synthetic manja was not permitted under any circumstances at this year's festival and that any synthetic manja identified should be confiscated immediately.

Indian Rollers Not to Be Kept in Cages

Vinay Kumar directed officials to take measures to prevent Indian rollers from being kept in cages for display at Durga pandals. He instructed Endowments department officials to ensure that these directions were implemented at all temples. He emphasised that all departments should work in coordination to protect wildlife.