SMPK Leads Clean-Up Initiative in Hooghly River After Idol Immersions
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata initiated a cleanup effort to clear debris from the Hooghly River post-idol immersion. The operation includes mechanized equipment and a 100-person team to tackle waste. The cleanup spans Bijaya Dashami to post-Kali Puja across three ghats.
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The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata has embarked on a comprehensive cleanliness campaign to address debris accumulation in the Hooghly River following recent idol immersions.
Commencing on Bijaya Dashami and anticipated to last through Sunday, the initiative includes a second phase from October 21 to 24, coinciding with the Kali Puja idol immersions.
Efforts concentrate on Baje Kadomtala Ghat, St Judges Ghat, and Nimtala Ghat, where professionals utilize barge-mounted cranes, mechanized boats, and wooden launches to mitigate pollution, supported by a 100-person team covering 8,000 square meters.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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