Govt to hire specialised agency to prevent Ganesha idols' immersion in Yamuna

NEW DELHI: In a proactive measure to safeguard the Yamuna River from pollution during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, the Delhi government has announced plans to engage a specialised agency for the erection of barricades and the deployment of labour.

- AIMAN FATIMA

This initiative aims to prevent the immersion of Ganesha idols into the river, a common practice during the festival that has previously contributed to significant environmental concerns.

The Irrigation and Flood Control Department of Delhi has released a tender inviting bids from agencies to handle this critical task. According to the official statement, the selected agency will be tasked with establishing barricades along specific stretches of the river and managing the workforce required for this operation. The designated areas for the barricades include the Eastern Bank of the Yamuna River, stretching from Nanaksar Gurudwara to the Uttar Pradesh border, and from the Wazirabad Barrage to the Old Railway Bridge.