Mysore/Mysuru: “Clay-made Ganesha idols that are environment-friendly should be used to celebrate the upcoming Gowri-Ganesha festival, as the Plaster of Paris (PoP) made idols are banned,” said Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra during a preliminary meeting held at his Office in city recently.
“With Ganesha idols being installed in various public places during Gowri-Ganesha in the district, action must be taken against those involved in making and selling PoP idols, within the ambit of law. Precautionary measures must be taken by carrying out inspections this time at those places where Ganesha idols were made previous year also. If the public come across such idols, they should inform the Officers, who will initiate action against both sellers and makers, as per Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Act,” said the DC.
