Thiruvananthapuram:
An ambitious programme to make Kerala a plastic-free state will be launched by the government through an anti-plastic drive on October 2, on the eve of Gandi Jayanthi.
As part of the campaign, plastic waste accumulated in houses and institutions will be collected under the aegis of urban civic bodies and recycled for good use.
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the drive at Martyrs Column in the presence of a number of dignitaries including noted singer, K J Yesudas and poet Sugathakumari.
Plastic waste across the state would be handed over to the 'Clean Kerala Company,' an initiative of the state government, for recycling, Urban Affairs department officials said.
The company would receive plastic waste after paying Rs two per kg, they said.