Maharashtra to Craft Sustainable Policy on Ganesh Idols

The Maharashtra government is working on a new plan for how to celebrate the Ganesh festival in a way that's good for the environment.

They're worried about the Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols polluting the water.

The government is trying to find a balance between respecting traditions and protecting nature.

They're looking at ideas like possibly putting the big idols in the deep sea instead of in rivers.

They also want to encourage people to use eco-friendly materials to make the idols and clean up after the festival.

The government is getting advice from experts and will share their plans with the court.