The Hindu·2 min read·easy
GBA bans POP idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Greater Bengaluru Authority has banned the production and sale of Plaster of Paris (POP) Ganesh idols to prevent water pollution. Violators face legal action under the Environment Protection Act as the city prepares for the upcoming festival.
With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has prohibited the production, sale and immersion of Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris (POP) and other non-biodegradable materials across the city.
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