Govt Notification
Guidelines for immersion of Vinayagar idols in water bodies released in Coimbatore
SimpliCity News Team File Photo · 14 Sept 2023
Coimbatore: The district administration has said that ganesha idols made only of raw materials that do not affect the environment will be allowed to be immersed in water bodies in a safe manner.
Coimbatore district administration has issued guidelines for immersion of Ganesha idols in water bodies in Coimbatore district.
In a statement issued by the district administration, The public has been asked to follow certain notifications as per the Central Pollution Control Guidelines for immersion of Ganesha idols in water bodies while celebrating the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival to protect the water bodies.
Accordingly, Ganesha idols made of clay and made only of eco-friendly raw materials that are free from plaster of Paris plastic and thermocol mixture will be allowed to be immersed safely in water bodies.
Dried flower components such as straw can be used to make ornaments of idols. Moreover, the natural adhesives of the trees can be used to make the idols shiny.
Use of single-use plastic and thermocol materials is strictly not permitted. In order to prevent contamination of water bodies, only eco-friendly materials such as straw should be used to make idols or decorate idols and pandals.
Toxic and non-biodegradable chemical dyes/oil paints should not be used to paint hairs. Paints based on enamel and artificial dye should not be used on idols. Alternatively, only environmentally friendly water-based/biodegradable non-toxic natural dyes should be used.
Instead of materials containing paints and other toxic chemicals to beautify the idols, only decorative garments made of natural ingredients and natural dyes should be used.
Ganesha idols will be allowed to be immersed only in places specified by the district administration as per the norms of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
Hence, the public is requested to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festival without affecting the environment. The district administration has said that they can approach the district environmental engineer for more details.
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