People told to shun plastic, not to litter

Peddemul: A fine of Rs 500 will be levied if anyone throws garbage in the open places or in the streets of mandal headquarters, warned sarpanch Jayamma. She, along with ward members, anganwadi and women self-help group members cleaned streets in the village as part of 30-day action plan.

She visited door to door and told the people not to use plastic and throw garbage in open places. The sarpanch also asked them to ensure no water stagnation around the surroundings to contain mosquito menace. Ward member Balamma, K Shobharani of self-help group, anganwadi activists Dhanalaxmi, Erralaxmi and panchayat secretary Sudharani were present.