Delhi identifies 81 artificial ponds for Ganesh idol immersion
Delhi authorities have listed 81 artificial ponds for Ganesh Visarjan after directions barred idol immersion in the Yamuna and other water bodies, except at sites approved by local authorities, NDTV reports.
Delhi has identified 81 artificial ponds for Ganesh Visarjan, according to NDTV. The arrangements follow directions issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee on September 9. Those directions bar idol immersion in the Yamuna and other water bodies, except at locations identified by local authorities.
The artificial ponds are therefore intended to provide designated alternatives for the religious practice while restricting immersion in natural water bodies. The supplied report does not provide the locations of the ponds, their capacity or details of how they will be managed. It also does not state how many celebrations or participants are expected to use the sites.
The available information establishes the authority’s prohibition and the number of alternative ponds listed, but gives no further details about enforcement or environmental monitoring.
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