Delhi government sets up 110 collection centres for religious material disposal, 81 artificial ponds for eco-friendly Ganesh idol immersion
· India · Zee News, NDTV
The Delhi government has established 110 collection centres across the capital for the dignified disposal of religious material ahead of the Ganesh festival season. In parallel, the authorities have prepared 81 artificial ponds to facilitate eco-friendly immersion of Ganesh idols, aiming to prevent pollution of natural water bodies. The initiative forms part of a broader push by the Delhi administration to promote cleanliness and environmental sustainability during religious observances. Officials stated the measures will help manage religious waste and immersion rituals in a scientifically planned manner.
Why it matters
Delhi residents will benefit from cleaner immersion rituals and reduced environmental impact on the city's water bodies during the Ganesh festival period.
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