GVMC chief calls for green Ganesh celebrations
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has issued guidelines for eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Visakhapatnam. Citizens are urged to use clay idols and avoid single-use plastics and harmful chemicals to protect the environment.
Why it matters
Promoting sustainable festival practices is essential for urban waste management and the protection of local water bodies from pollution.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg has urged citizens to install Ganesh idols made of natural clay and avoid those made of Plaster of Paris (PoP), chemical colours and other materials that can harmf the environment.
In a release on Tuesday, Mr Garg advised pandal organisers to avoid single-use plastic and other banned plastic items for pandal decorations, and instead choose eco-friendly alternatives. He said: ”Organisers should set up Ganesh pandals only after obtaining the necessary permissions from the concerned departments.” They should ensure cleanliness in and around pandals every day and segregate wet and dry waste before handing it over to the GVMC sanitation personnel.
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