Mysuru:  Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) with an intention to save the environment has asked people to use only plain clay Ganesha idols for the festival without using either painted or Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols which are harmful and not bio-degradable.

People organising functions as part of Ganesha festival are instructed not to use plastic. While immersing the idols, people are instructed to remove flowers and other items from the idol before the immersion. Using loud speakers between 10 pm and 11 am is also banned so also bursting fire crackers.

Mobile immersion water tanks: KSPCB has arranged three mobile immersion water tanks on Sept.2 to facilitate immersion of Gowri-Ganesha idols after the festival. Schedule of the water tanks location is as follows:

Vehicle 1 — 4 pm to 5.15 pm: Near Metagalli Police Station; 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm: Near K.D. Circle, Vijayanagar; 7 pm to 8.15 pm: Near Mathru Mandali Circle, Vontikoppal; 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm: Near Main Gate, Kukkarahalli Lake. Contact Mob:  98801-64745 (M. Siddaiah).

Vehicle 2 — 4 pm to 5.15 pm: Near Vikram Hospital, Yadavagiri; 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm: Near Shantala Theatre; 7 pm to 8.15 pm: Chamundipuram Circle; 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm: Near Main Entrance, Karanji Lake; Mob: 99004-79002 (Shivanna).

Vehicle 3 — 4 pm to 5.15 pm: Near Jayamma Govinde Gowda Kalyana Mantapa, Kuvempunagar; 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm: Near Jayanagar Railway Gate; 7 pm to 8.15 pm: Near Gobbali Mara Bus Stop, J.P. Nagar; 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm: Near Lingambudi Lake; Contact Mob:  98453-07419 (H.C. Lakshman).

For details, contact Mob: 98449-72002 or 97423-45840 or 95389-12357 or 99729-99511.