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This year's Ganesh Puja in the state capital is witnessing a strong shift towards sustainability, as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has rolled out a floral waste recycling initiative while community groups experiment with innovative eco-friendly decorations.
To address the recurring problem of discarded puja materials littering roadsides, riverbanks, and open spaces, the BMC has launched a special drive to collect flowers, garlands, and leaves from puja mandaps.
According to reports, the BMC has partnered with three NGOs, one for each civic zone, where it will deploy dedicated vehicles to pick up only floral waste,...