Pune: PMC Records 6.77 Lakh Ganesh Idol Immersions At Artificial Facilities, Collects 7.15 Lakh Kg Nirmalya
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recorded the immersion of 6,77,057 Ganesh idols at artificial immersion facilities across the city during Ganeshotsav, while 7,15,059 kg of nirmalya was collected as part of efforts to prevent pollution of natural water bodies. According to the PMC’s Ganeshotsav 2026 report, the civic body made arrangements across its 15 regional offices, including…
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) tallied 6.77 lakh Ganesh idol immersions at artificial facilities during Ganeshotsav 2026, collecting 7.15 lakh kilograms of nirmalya to prevent water body pollution. The civic body set up facilities at 15 regional offices, including artificial ponds, iron tanks, and collection centers. Between September 14 and 25, 109,479 idols were immersed in artificial ponds, 394,349 in iron tanks, and 173,229 received at collection centers, totaling 6.77 lakh idols.
Nashik recorded 2.49 lakh idols in eco-friendly immersion under the Nashik Municipal Corporation's initiative. The PMC provided 58 ponds, 512 tanks, and 224 collection centers, along with 45 centers for Shadu clay and soil collection. They also set up 358 nirmalya containers for floral and organic material collection. During the festival, PMC deployed health inspectors, mukadams, sanitation workers, and vehicles, while Nashik reported waste collection from its regional offices, including wet, dry, decoration materials, and discarded footwear.
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