Archive · 24 Sep 2025
BMC Cleans Banganga Tank After Pitru Paksha Rituals
During a Hindu ritual called Pitru Paksha, people put offerings in Banganga Tank.
This made the water dirty and caused fish to die because there wasn't enough oxygen.
The city cleaned the tank by removing trash and installing machines to put more oxygen in the water.
Officials asked people not to dump offerings in the tank.
They also set up bins nearby, but some people still added waste.
The city collected 10 metric tons of waste over three days and put in pumps to clean and oxygenate the water.
BMC removed 10 metric tonnes of waste from Banganga Tank after Pitru Paksha rituals.
Floral waste and ritual offerings contributed to pollution.
Fish deaths occurred due to reduced oxygen levels in the water.
BMC installed aeration pumps to improve water quality.
Authorities urged people not to dump offerings in the tank and provided collection facilities.
- Who
- BMC
- What
- Removed waste and installed aeration pumps
- When
- After Pitru Paksha, specifically Sunday to Tuesday
- Where
- Banganga Tank, Mumbai
- Why
- To address pollution and improve water quality
Environmental Concerns
Official Response
Ritual Waste Disposal
Environmental Concerns
Despite providing collection points, some people still dump ritual offerings in the tank, leading to pollution.
Official Response
BMC took action by removing the waste and setting up equipment to improve water quality.
- Waste Removed
- 10 metric tonnes
- Location
- Banganga Tank, Mumbai
- Cause of Fish Deaths
- Water contamination and low oxygen levels
- Actions Taken
- Waste removal, aeration pumps installed
- Ritual Period
- Pitru Paksha
