UPPCB for dignified disposal of idols; ties up with a temple

UPPCB partners with Maa Chandrika Devi temple for scientific idol disposal, promoting environmental protection and setting up collection centers.

For environment protection, the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has joined hands with a Maa Chandrika Devi temple to motivate people for appropriate and scientific disposal of abandoned idols.

A pit-like structure constructed by UPPCB at Chandrika Devi temple for the collection of discarded idols. (HT Photo)

As part of this initiative, the board has installed a signboard and constructed a concrete box where devotees can place their idols after worship.

“Additionally, the board has also formed a responsibility committee named the Maa Chandrika Devi Samiti, to ensure the dignified and scientific disposal of the idols,” said JP Maurya, regional officer, UPPCB, Lucknow.

Currently, the board has started the initiative with Chandrika Devi temple. However, later it will join hands with other temples where a committee will be formed which will have the people from the temple itself.

They will be trained by UPPCB for the scientific disposal of such abandoned idols in a pit under the soil. Maurya also said that he will pitch the idea with Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) for construction of such collection centres across city temples and even at the banks of the rivers and ponds.