Under the initiative, citizens can pre-book modaks on https://shgeshop.com between August 21 and 25. The ordered sweets will then be delivered across the city on August 27, the first day of Ganeshotsav. Both steamed (ukadiche) and fried varieties will be available
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai. File Pic
As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a ‘Modak Mahotsav 2025’ in collaboration with women’s self-help groups it has financially supported.
Under the initiative, citizens can pre-book modaks on https://shgeshop.com between August 21 and 25. The ordered sweets will then be delivered across the city on August 27, the first day of Ganeshotsav. Both steamed (ukadiche) and fried varieties will be available.
The civic body said the initiative not only meets the festive demand but also strengthens the livelihood of women from economically weaker backgrounds. The move follows the success of a Puranpoli Mahotsav organised by the groups during Gudi Padwa earlier this year.
BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has directed that such innovative and business-oriented activities be promoted to make self-help groups more sustainable. “Through this festival, devotees will receive fresh modaks at home while women’s collectives gain economic strength,” said Dr Prachi Jambhekar, Director (Planning).
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: CR announces special train services from Mumbai to Sawantwadi and Madgaon
The Central Railway on Thursday announced Ganesh festival 2025 special trains between Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Konkan region destinations, Sawantwadi and Madgaon from August 22 to August 31.
Two daily services will run from August 22 to 31: Train No 01167 will depart LTT at 9 pm and arrive Sawantwadi at 9.20 am, and Train No 01171 leaves LTT at 8.20 am to reach Sawantwadi at 9 pm. Both the trains will operate with six general coaches.
Additional services include Train No 01003, departing LTT at 8.30 am on August 25 (Sunday) for Madgaon, with four general coaches, and Train No 01129, leaving LTT at 8.45 am on August 26 (Tuesday) for Sawantwadi, also with six general coaches.
Two overnight specials to Madgaon will be operated by CR: Train No 01165, a fully air-conditioned service, will leave LTT at 12.45 am on August 26 (Tuesday), while Train No 01185, with four general coaches, will depart at 12.45 am on August 27 (Wednesday).
Another service, Train No 01131, will depart LTT at 8.45 am on August 28 and 31 (Thursday and Sunday), reaching Sawantwadi at 10.20 pm.
These trains will halt at Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavli, and Kudal, ensuring connectivity to key Konkan belt towns during the festive travel period.
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