Karnataka asks officials to ensure ban on PoP Ganesha idols
To promote an environment-friendly Ganesha Chaturthi, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has directed the officials to ensure complete ban on the use of Plaster of Paris idols. To prevent the transportation of idols from neighbouring states, the Board has also called for an increased vigilance at border checkposts. Notably, PoP idols don't dissolve and pollute water bodies for years.   