Coimbatore: The environment here has launched an initiative to encourage the use of idols and decorations that are safe.
During the upcoming Vinayaka Chaturthi festival.
Forums and NGOs have worked hard to protect water bodies from idol effects made from Paris plaster.
However, many people continue to buy idols made of Paris plaster because they find them more interesting toi.
“Making idols at home will unite family members.
This will be a fun activity, where people can realize the joy of doing something together,” he said.
This group plans to distribute clay and kits needed to make idols at nominal fees.
“We plan to distribute 2,500 kits.
We can provide more dependent on request.
It will be an additional activity such as promoting idols made of mud and clay embedded with seeds of plants and trees.
We will also promote idols made of fish feed and birds that will be useful for other creatures, “Swarajit added “We have urged the district government to act against the use of idols made from Paris plaster.
We will welcome if the administration joins NGOs to promote the use of IDOLA CLAY,” he said.