New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are taking steps to ensure the proper disposal of damaged idols and worship materials, with 250 collection kiosks planned across MCD wards in the first phase.

The initiative, led by CM Rekha Gupta, follows an MoU signed between the MCD and Plastindia Foundation at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday (October 15).

The centres will allow residents to respectfully deposit damaged idols and religious materials after rituals, which will then be collected, segregated and recycled.

CM Rekha Gupta said religious traditions and environmental protection must go hand in hand. She urged residents to use the designated centres instead of dumping or immersing idols...