Delhi government bans Ganesh idol immersion in Yamuna with fines up to Rs 50,000
- Delhi's government, led by CM Rekha Gupta, banned direct Ganesh idol immersion in the Yamuna River amid rising pollution.
- Following NGT directives, violators immersing idols or toxic materials face fines of up to Rs 50,000.
- The government set up over 80 artificial ponds in parks to accommodate devotees during immersion.
- CM Gupta urged citizens to use eco-friendly clay idols instead of Plaster of Paris to protect water sources.
Source: theopenpress.in
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