India, Aug. 29 -- According to the solid waste management department of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), over 2,055 Ganpati idols were immersed on the second day of the ongoing Ganesh festival while the sanitary staff of the civic body collected 1,774 kilogrammes of Nirmalya.

According to the civic body, out of the over 2,055 Ganpati idols immersed, 420 idols were immersed in water tanks; 1,419 idols in iron tanks; and 216 idols were donated instead of being immersed. Additionally, 1,774 kg of Nirmalya (waste from rituals) was collected for eco-friendly disposal. Sandip Kadam, head of the solid waste management department of the PMC said that the waste is being scientifically processed to minimise the environmental impact. "Citizens...