The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has put a blanket ban on the use of Ganesha idols made of plaster of Paris (PoP) ahead of Ganesha festivities in the city, even as the banned idols have already made their presence in the city’s markets.
The BBMP has also issued several other guidelines for the public to follow. The police, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom), and the Fire Department will work in tandem with BBMP in the implementation of the norms.
Recently, BBMP Chief Commissioner, Tushar Giri Nath held a meeting with various departments, including police, Bescom, and fire, to discuss the norms. The BBMP officials were directed to spread awareness about observing eco-friendly festivals. The BBMP has also created 63 single-window clearance centres for the public to install Ganesha idols.
