The Tamil Nadu government has issued a complete ban on the manufacture, sale, storage and use of kite flying threads popularly known as ‘manja threads.’
It may be made out of nylon, plastic or any other synthetic material.
Order to this effect was issued by the government on October 6, 2023 which was further notified in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on October 30.
Those found violating the ban shall be subjected to legal action under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986).