PCMC Sets Up Artificial Immersion Tanks, Urges Citizens to Use Collection Bins for Floral Offerings
Pimpri, 26th August 2025: As Ganeshotsav preparations gather momentum, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has stepped up efforts to ensure eco-friendly celebrations. With large crowds expected at riverbanks, lakes, and artificial immersion sites during idol immersions, the civic body has appealed to citizens to avoid dumping waste directly into water bodies.
It has been observed that during previous years, plastic bags, thermocol, decorative items, and other non-biodegradable waste were either thrown into rivers and lakes or left scattered on the banks, causing severe water pollution. To address this, PCMC’s Health Department has placed special collection bins at every immersion site. Citizens have been urged to dispose of flowers, garlands, and other worship materials only in these designated bins.
Deputy Commissioner and Head of the Health Department Sachin Pawar said, “Public cooperation is extremely important to ensure that rivers and water sources are not polluted. When immersion waste is dumped directly into water, it decomposes and increases pollution. However, the materials collected from the bins can be converted into compost or used for other eco-friendly purposes. This helps in celebrating Ganeshotsav in an environmentally sustainable way.”
This year, under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh and Additional Commissioner Vijaykumar Khorate, PCMC has arranged artificial immersion tanks across various parts of the city. Devotees have been requested to use these tanks for idol immersion and avoid polluting natural water bodies.
Sachin Pawar also appealed to citizens to refrain from using plastic and thermocol decorations and instead opt for eco-friendly alternatives.
The civic administration emphasized that keeping riverbanks and lakes clean is a collective responsibility. Citizens have been urged to come forward and contribute towards protecting water sources and ensuring a greener, healthier environment during the festival.
