Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Delhi Government Plans Dignified Idol Disposal and Ganesh Immersion
Some people leave old or broken religious idols in parks, near roads, or under trees.
They may do this because the idols are connected to their religious feelings.
But the discarded items can make public places dirty and harm the environment.
The Delhi Government is creating 110 collection centres for these materials.
Some centres will be placed at suitable locations, including temples.
People can take old or damaged idols and puja items to these containers.
This gives them a respectful and organised way to dispose of the items near their homes.
The government is also making special arrangements for Ganesh immersion.
The Delhi Government is establishing special collection centres at 110 locations.
People can deposit old, damaged or other religious material at designated containers.
Suitable sites, including temples, will host collection containers.
The initiative aims to provide a clean, organised and dignified disposal option near residents’ homes.
It addresses the practice of leaving idols and puja material in public places, which affects cleanliness and the environment.
- Who
- The Delhi Government and residents who need to dispose of old or damaged religious material.
- What
- A plan to establish 110 collection centres and special arrangements for Ganesh immersion.
- When
- The article does not specify when the initiative will begin.
- Where
- At 110 locations across Delhi, including suitable sites such as temples.
- Why
- To prevent religious material from being left in public places and to improve cleanliness and environmental conditions while providing a dignified disposal option.
- Initiative
- Collection centres for old, damaged and other religious material
- Number of locations
- 110
- Planned sites
- Suitable locations, including temples
- Collection method
- Designated collection containers
- Additional arrangement
- Special arrangements for Ganesh immersion
- Main concern
- Religious material being left under trees, in parks, along roadsides and in other public places