1.41 Lakh Ganesh Idols Collected in PCMC Area
– 33,086 Eco-Friendly Idols Included; 67.78 MT Nirmalya Collected
Pimpri-Chinchwad : Around 1,41,246 Ganesh idols were immersed through eco-friendly arrangements made by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) during this year’s Ganeshotsav.
The civic body had created 63 artificial immersion ponds to encourage environment-friendly immersion and reduce the impact on natural water bodies.
Of the total idols collected, around 33,086 were eco-friendly Shadu clay idols, reflecting public participation in sustainable celebrations.
The PCMC also focused on separate collection and management of nirmalya. Around 67,779.45 kg (67.78 metric tonnes) of flowers, garlands and other nirmalya were collected during the festival.
The civic body further collected 1,771 kg of Shadu clay, while 11,489 kg of clay was made available to voluntary organisations for reuse. The initiative aimed to promote recycling and reuse of clay after idol immersion.
The artificial immersion ponds, separate nirmalya collection and promotion of Shadu clay idols were part of the PCMC’s efforts to encourage a more eco-friendly and sustainable Ganeshotsav and reduce direct immersion of idols in rivers, lakes and other natural water sources.
