Hyderabad, Aug. 28 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Ganesh idol immersion this year by setting up 74 artificial immersion centres across the city.

These efforts are aimed at reducing the burden on major water bodies while providing devotees with nearby facilities for safe immersion rituals.

To ensure smooth operations, GHMC has deployed a comprehensive system at each immersion centre. An officer-in-charge, a nodal officer, and the concerned deputy commissioner will oversee the arrangements, a press release informed.

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