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Pune Boosts Eco-Friendly Ganesh Celebrations with Expanded Idol Donation and Recycling
26 Aug
Summary
- Pune Municipal Corporation to set up 648 steel tanks at 281 locations for idol immersion
- Over 1.76 lakh Ganesh idols donated by citizens last year at 239 collection centers
- PMC to install 328 waste collection containers for floral and biodegradable waste
As the Ganesh festival approaches, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is ramping up its efforts to promote environmentally-friendly celebrations in the city. According to the latest updates, the civic body will be setting up 648 steel tanks at 281 locations across Pune for citizens to immerse their Ganesh idols. This marks a significant increase from the 516 steel tanks installed at 255 locations last year.
The move comes in the wake of a Bombay High Court directive mandating the immersion of Ganesh idols up to six feet in height in artificial ponds, rather than natural water bodies, to curb pollution. PMC is expecting a rise in the number of idol donations by citizens this year, as the court order is likely to encourage more people to opt for this eco-friendly alternative. In 2024, the civic body had received a total of 1,76,067 donated Ganesh idols at its 239 collection centers across the city.
To further streamline waste management during the festival, PMC will also be installing 328 waste collection containers at various locations, up from 298 containers last year. These containers will be used by citizens to deposit floral and other biodegradable waste, which the civic body then recycles. In 2024, PMC collected around 706 tonnes of such waste during the Ganesh festival.
