ZIRO, Sep 28: Taro Taku village here in Lower Subansiri district was declared plastic-free by the villagers themselves on 28 September.
The villagers have also banned the use of all kinds of plastic during community as well as private functions.
They took a pledge not to use single-use plastic in the village, and appealed to visitors to the village not bring such plastic items.
The villagers also participated in a cleanliness drive.