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Cities Expand Artificial Ponds and Tools as Early Ganesh Visarjan Draws Large Numbers

Court directives require PoP idols under six feet to use artificial sites to curb pollution.

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Sandip Kadam, head of the solid waste management department of the PMC said that the waste is being scientifically processed to minimise the environmental impact. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Mumbai’s BMC has deployed 288 artificial ponds, with day-two immersion totals reported variably across outlets, including a Free Press Journal figure of 59,407 and mid-day tallies showing lower counts earlier in the day and partial shifts toward artificial sites.
  • Thane reported 19,567 immersions in the first one-and-a-half days, including 11,695 PoP and 7,781 clay idols, with a sharp rise in artificial-pond use versus last year and over 15 tonnes of Nirmalya sent for biocomposting.
  • Pune’s civic body logged over 2,055 immersions on day two and collected 1,774 kg of Nirmalya for scientific processing, with officials planning respectful re-immersion at the Wagholi quarry in stages.
  • KDMC launched a live portal mapping natural and artificial visarjan points with Google navigation and traffic views, covering 65 locations in Kalyan and 62 in Dombivli to ease crowding and compliance.
  • Hyderabad’s GHMC prepared 74 artificial ponds with cranes, boats, DRF teams and sanitation shifts, while local groups promoted eco-friendly clay idols and on-site immersions using portable tanks.