Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Visakhapatnam Gears Up for Vinayaka Chaturthi Amid Environmental Concerns
People in Visakhapatnam are getting ready for a big religious festival called Vinayaka Chaturthi, where they make statues of the god Ganesha.
Most statues are made of Plaster of Paris, which can be bad for the environment.
Some people are worried because they don't see authorities doing anything to stop the use of this material.
Even though authorities discussed environmental guidelines, they haven't checked to see if people are following them yet.
This is causing concern among people and environmentalists as they hope the festival is celebrated in an eco-friendly manner.
Preparations for Vinayaka Chaturthi in Visakhapatnam involve crafting Ganesha idols, primarily from Plaster of Paris.
Environmentalists express concern over the lack of action against the manufacture and sale of PoP idols.
Temporary tents are being erected for idol display, with some dedicated to PoP idol production.
Authorities, including prominent politicians, are perceived as avoiding intervention.
A meeting at the Visakhapatnam collector's office addressed environmental concerns and CPCB guidelines.
- Who
- Artists, environmentalists, local authorities, and district officials.
- What
- Preparations for Vinayaka Chaturthi, with concern over PoP idols.
- When
- Ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi and Durga Puja.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, specifically Sivajipalem and Yendada areas.
- Why
- To celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi, with environmental concerns about idol materials.
Environmental Protection
Idol Makers
Environmental Impact of PoP Idols
Environmental Protection
Enforcement of guidelines to minimize environmental damage.
Idol Makers
Continued production and sale of PoP idols.
- Festival
- Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Idol Material
- Primarily Plaster of Paris (PoP)
- Meeting Attendees
- District Collector, GVMC Commissioner, DCPs, DRO, Zonal Commissioner, CMHO, and Pollution Control Board Officials
- Guidelines Addressed
- CPCB guidelines for idol immersion
