Banks of Yamuna River littered with waste after immersion of Durga Puja idols
Immersion of the Durga Puja idols and other puja items at the river banks, the Yamuna ghat at ITO, Delhi
- Oct 16, 2021,
- Updated Oct 16, 2021, 12:21 AM IST
NEW DELHI: Following the immersion of the Durga Puja idols and other puja items at the river banks, the Yamuna ghat at ITO, Delhi, was littered with waste on Saturday morning.
Earlier on Wednesday, DPCC issued an order stating that idol immersion at public places can attract a fine of Rs 50,000.
It banned the immersion at public places including the Yamuna River or any other water body, ponds or ghats.
The pollution control body directed the general public, Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs), and Pooja Samitis that the idol immersion ritual may be performed within the home premises in a bucket or a container.
It further stated that the worship material like flowers, decorating material (made of paper), etc. should be removed before immersion of idols and may be collected separately for disposal or in an environmental safe handing over to the door to door waste collection vehicle.
The Committee also directed municipal authorities and Delhi Police to ensure strict checks on the entry of vehicles or goods carriers entering into the national capital carrying prohibited idols as its cargo.