No PoP idols in Dharwad district, says DC
Chairing a task force meeting on prohibition and control of PoP Ganesha idols to prevent water pollution in Dharwad, she said it was illegal to store and sell PoP idols, and directed the officials to conduct surprise checks, seize such idols immediately and penalise the sellers.
The Deputy Commissioner said that one should not pose threat to environment in the name of devotion. 'Our worship should not become a curse for the next generation. Ganesha idol vendors should only sell eco-friendly clay idols', she said.
Emphasising the need for strict monitoring at the check-posts to prevent entry of PoP idols into the district, she directed the officials to seize both the POP idols and the vehicle used for the transportation. Police officers showing neglect in seizing PoP idols would have to face disciplinary action, she warned.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the High Court of Karnataka had issued clear directions banning the use of PoP Ganesh idols. PoP contained toxic chemicals that would pollute water bodies endangering both human and aquatic life., she added.
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Ms. Divya said that an awareness campaign was being conducted to ensure that PoP idols were not sold or used for installation by the public. However, if PoP Ganesha idols were seen being sold in any village, town or city of the district, citizens should alert the officials and for the purpose helpline centres had been set up, she said.
District and taluk-level task forces that had been formed to curb the transport, storage and sale of PoP Ganesh idols, should be proactive in curbing the menace, she said.
On sale of crackers, she said that it would be allowed only in designated places and already various vendors had submitted their applications. Kalabhavan in Dharwad and Nehru Maidan in Hubballi would be the designated places for sale of crackers in the twin cities and tahsildars had been directed to identify suitable locations in respective taluks, she said.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasised the need for creating awareness on installation of eco friendly clay idols. They should also be encouraged to immerse them in a bucket of water and reuse the clay to plant saplings, she said.
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