Ganesha idol made using Plaster of Paris to face action: BBMP

Category : Water Pollution | Location : Karnataka  | Posted on 2022-08-24 09:33:50

BENGALURU: Sending a strong message that BBMP will be uncompromising about pollution, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath said that criminal cases will be filed against persons for making Ganesha idols using plaster of Paris (PoP).

With the Ganesha festival approaching, Girinath said that zonal officers have been informed that PoP idols are banned, and only eco-friendly ones are allowed. “A team comprising BBMP, police and Bescom officials should visit places to check for banned items like PoP, thermocol, and harmful chemicals. If shops or manufacturing units are found violating the rules, officials will issue notice, and for PoP Ganesha idols, cases will also be filed against those using such materials,” the Palike chief said.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2022/aug/24/ganesha-idol-made-using-plaster-of-paris-to-face-action-bbmp-2490739.html