Delhi govt to set up collection centres for damaged idols of deities: CM

The Delhi government will set up dedicated collection centres for receiving broken or damaged idols of deities to ensure their respectful disposal, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday.

People often leave damaged idols and figurines of deities under trees, in public spaces like parks and roadside or throw them into the river, she said and sought feedback from the public regarding locations for the proposed collection centres.

“We’re launching dedicated centres to respectfully recycle our cherished idols, a heartfelt step toward a cleaner, culturally mindful Viksit Delhi,” the chief minister said in a post on X.

She said public participation strengthens any good initiative and urged people to share their ideas on the proposal for honouring faith with dignity and responsibility.

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The collection centres will be set up at different places in Delhi where people can deposit the idols and figurines. These will be recycled to convert it into some utility, Gupta said.

The Delhi government intends to come with a proper plan to stop the undignified manner of disposal of the idols of deities, she said, asking for comments and suggestions from people.