TNPCB s guidelines for eco friendly Vinayaka Chaturthi fete News Today

Chennai | Saturday | 16th September, 2023

Summary:

As Tamil Nadu gears up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has taken a proactive step to promote eco-friendly festivities and prevent pollution of water bodies during the immersion of Ganesh idols. As Tamil Nadu gears up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has taken a proactive step to promote eco-friendly festivities and prevent pollution of water bodies during the immersion of Ganesh idols. The key highlights of these guidelines are:Natural Eco-Friendly Materials: TNPCB encourages the use of idols made exclusively from natural biodegradable and eco-friendly raw materials. Eco-friendly alternatives like straw should be utilized for making idols or decorating pandals/tazias to prevent pollution of water bodies. Natural Decorative Clothes: For beautifying idols removable and washable decorative clothes made solely from natural materials and natural dyes should replace disposable materials containing paints and other harmful chemicals..