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Collection centres being set up for dignified disposal of religious material & idols: Delhi CM

New Delhi, Sept 22 (UNI) Linking religious faith with cleanliness and environmental protection, the Delhi Government, has launched a comprehensive initiative in the city, with ‘collection centres’ being set up at 110 identified locations for the dignified disposal of old and damaged religious idols and puja material, following various rituals amid festivities.
Along with this arrangement, preparations have been completed for artificial immersion ponds at 81 identified locations across the national capital for lord Ganesh idol's immersion.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that government’s objective was clear. Religious traditions associated with faith should be observed with full devotion, while ensuring that Delhi’s cleanliness and environment are also fully protected.
According to CM, it has been observed that often, people leave old or damaged idols and puja-related material under trees, in parks, along roadsides or at other public places because of their religious sentiments.
While this is linked to religious faith, it also creates challenges for the cleanliness of public spaces and the environment, she said, adding that keeping this in mind, the Delhi Government has prepared a list of 110 locations where special ‘collection centres’ are being established.
At suitable locations, including temples, designated collection containers are being made available where devotees can respectfully deposit old, damaged or other religious material, which will provide for a clean, organised and dignified disposal option for religious material close to their homes.
Taking the same approach forward, preparations have been completed for artificial immersion ponds at 81 identified locations to provide devotees with a safe and eco-friendly option for Ganesh immersion during the festival.
These include designated locations across different districts of Delhi, and these preparations also cover aspects such as security, sanitation, lighting, medical assistance, emergency arrangements, traffic management and environmental protection.
CM Gupta has appealed to all devotees to immerse Ganesh idols only at the designated artificial immersion sites and not in the Yamuna or other water bodies.
Devotees have also been urged not to dispose of puja material, flowers, garlands and other religious material in rivers or water bodies, so that the cleanliness and environment of Delhi’s water bodies can be protected along with religious faith.
The Chief Minister has also appealed to devotees to give priority to eco-friendly idols and avoid the use of Plaster of Paris (PoP), colours containing harmful chemicals and decorative materials that can damage water bodies and the environment.
To ensure that Ganesh immersion is conducted in an organised manner, preparations have been made in coordination with the concerned departments across all 13 revenue districts.
All the necessary arrangements are being ensured at immersion sites keeping the convenience and safety of devotees in mind.
Arrangements will also be made to remove idol remains and other material after immersion as per the prescribed process and to clean the sites, so that public spaces remain clean after the festivities.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated the government’s priority was to ensure that religious faith and environmental protection complement each other. UNI APS CDS
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