Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Karnataka Minister Bans POP Idols Ahead of Festival
The Karnataka government is making a change for a festival.
They are telling people not to use POP (Plaster of Paris) idols of Ganesha and Gauri.
POP idols are bad for the environment because they have chemicals that pollute the water when they are put in lakes and rivers.
The government wants people to use clay idols without harmful paints instead.
They have told officials to stop the sale and transport of POP idols, and they are also asking people to use eco-friendly options.
This is to protect the water and keep the environment healthy.
Karnataka Minister orders a crackdown on the sale of POP idols.
The minister emphasized the environmental hazards of POP idols.
POP idols contaminate water bodies with harmful elements.
Government order formalizes prohibition against POP idols.
Authorities instructed to prevent transport and storage of POP idols.
- Who
- Karnataka Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre.
- What
- Karnataka Minister orders a crackdown on POP idol sales.
- When
- Ahead of the upcoming Gauri-Ganesha festival.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To prevent environmental damage caused by POP idols.
- Minister
- Eshwar B Khandre
- Department
- Karnataka Forest, Ecology, and Environment
- Idol Type Banned
- POP (Plaster of Paris)
- Harmful Elements in POP
- Sulfur, dyes, gypsum, magnesium, mercury, cadmium, lead, carbon
- Action
- Curb storage, transportation, and sale of POP idols
- Alternative
- Eco-friendly clay idols