Siliguri, 27th October: This year after Durga Puja idol immersion, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation has decided to make high-quality fertilizers using perishable goods instead of discarding them into the river. Such an initiative has been taken to avoid pollution.
SMC is also emphasizing on beautification of the Mahananda river. Efforts are underway to purify the river. Following the instructions issued on behalf of SMC, all Durga puja organizers collected the used puja items which will be now used to make fertilizers.
Reportedly, the process has already commenced from Tuesday morning. Municipality chairman Ashok Bhattacharya said that the initiative will help SMC gain some profits.