Project Udvasana will allow Hyderabad residents to hand over old idols, religious photographs, calendars and other sacred items at 12 designated collection centres across six zones on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) said the initiative is intended to support respectful disposal while protecting the environment.
The collection drive will operate from 8:30 am to 11 am. Residents can take old idols and other sacred materials to the collection centre nearest to them during the designated time window.
GHMC has identified two collection centres in each of the city’s six zones, although the supplied announcement does not list the individual centre addresses. Residents have been advised to scan the QR code on the official Project Udvasana poster to identify their nearest location.
The initiative covers multiple forms of sacred material, including idols, religious photographs and calendars. By creating fixed collection points, the civic body is providing residents with a specified channel for handing over items that require respectful disposal.
Project Udvasana comes as municipal authorities manage the handling of materials that can otherwise enter general waste streams. GHMC’s stated objective is to combine respect for religious items with environmental protection, while the one-day schedule gives residents a defined opportunity to participate.
The collection centres will remain operational on November 14 from 8:30 am to 11 am, according to the announcement. Residents seeking the location of their nearest centre are required to use the QR code provided on the official poster before visiting.
