Environmental impact of Ganesh Visarjan in Maharashtra

Overview

During the Ganesh Visarjan festival in Maharashtra, significant environmental and noise pollution challenges emerged. In Thane, noise levels reached up to 105 decibels due to the use of loudspeakers, banjos, and large metal instruments, despite existing restrictions. In Pune, authorities managed the disposal of over 156,000 idols and collected nearly 198,536 kilograms of ‘nirmalya’ (floral and ritual waste) using collection centers and tanks to protect local water bodies.

Following the festivities, community-led initiatives in Mumbai focused on environmental restoration and waste awareness. In Parel, an art installation titled ‘Waste to Wonder’ used over 45,000 discarded bottle caps to promote responsible disposal. Additionally, a clean-up drive at Dadar Chowpatty Beach, involving students and municipal authorities, focused on collecting and segregating debris such as plastic and floral offerings to protect marine ecosystems.

Entities

Coca-Cola India · Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation · Pune · Thane · Dadar Chowpatty Beach

Timeline

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Mumbai community initiatives focus on waste management after Ganesh Chaturthi
Mumbai saw community-led environmental efforts following Ganesh Chaturthi, including a bottle cap art installation and a large-scale beach clean-up at Dadar Chowpatty.
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Ganesh Visarjan: Noise pollution and waste management in Thane and Pune
Ganesh Visarjan in Thane and Pune saw high noise levels reaching 105 decibels and the collection of nearly 200,000 kg of ritual waste during the seven-day festival.

Sources

enavabharat.com · indiacsr.in · navbharatlive.com · startupsuccessstories.in