Delhi’s government prepares 81 artificial ponds to allow Ganesh idols to be immersed during the festival season without entering the Yamuna or other water bodies. It also sets up 110 collection centres for the disposal of old and damaged idols and other religious material.
The arrangements follow directions from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issued on September 9. The DPCC order bars immersion of idols in the Yamuna and other water bodies, except at specific locations identified by local authorities. The planned ponds and collection facilities are intended to provide alternatives for visarjan while supporting structured handling of used or broken religious items.
Across the reports, the key details align on the number of artificial ponds and collection centres, and on the fact that the changes are tied to DPCC guidance limiting water-body immersion. The outlets frame the measures as part of pollution-control compliance during the festival.
