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Are plastic bags illegal in India?

Yes. Plastic bags are banned in India. Carry bags thinner than 120 microns banned since 31 Dec 2022.

Banned (59)Restricted (26)Allowed

• India is one of 59 countries where plastic bags are banned, and 26 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 3 of 6 (Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal).
• In Asia: banned in 8 of 46 countries.

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