India, Oct. 16 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Plastindia Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, under which the MCD will set up 250 kiosks across its wards to collect damaged idols and worship items.

The initiative, launched at the direction of chief minister Rekha Gupta, aims to promote environmentally responsible religious practices. So far, 60 kiosks have been installed, Plastindia Foundation chairman Alok Tibrewala said.

Tibrewala said the Plastindia Foundation developed, supplied and installed the kiosks free of cost as part of its commitment to environmental protection and responsible waste management.

Under the agreement, the MCD will manage the kiosks, including staffing, mainte...