Each administrative ward has received over 100 tonnes of clay or as much as required, ensuring that the demands of local sculptors are fully met. In comparison to 2024, when around 500 tonnes of clay were provided to over 200 sculptors, this year’s distribution — which began in April— has seen significantly increased participation and demand
BMC has also granted permission to 993 sculptors to construct temporary sheds for crafting eco-friendly Ganpati idols. File pic
In a bid to encourage the crafting and installation of eco-friendly Ganpati idols, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has distributed 910 tonnes of free shadu (natural) clay to local sculptors so far this year across the city. This initiative continues the civic body’s annual effort to support environmentally sustainable celebrations.
Each administrative ward has received over 100 tonnes of clay or as much as required, ensuring that the demands of local sculptors are fully met. In comparison to 2024, when around 500 tonnes of clay were provided to over 200 sculptors, this year’s distribution — which began in April— has seen significantly increased participation and demand.
As on Friday, a precise total of 910 tonnes and 235 kilograms of shadu clay has been distributed. The K-East Ward (Jogeshwari East, Andheri East, and Vile Parle East) received the highest allocation of 96.615 tonnes, followed by the G-North Ward (Dadar West, Mahim, and Matunga) with 91.020 tonnes, P-North Ward (Malad West, Madh Island, Manori Island, and Gorai) with 82.455 tonnes, D Ward (Grant Road, Nana Chowk, Lamington Road, Gamdevi, Malabar Hill, and parts of Tardeo, Breach Candy, and Girgaum) with 74.200 tonnes, and F-South Ward (Parel and Sewri) with 72.600 tonnes.
Deputy Commissioner (Zone 2) and Ganeshotsav Coordinator, Prashant Sapkale, urged sculptors needing more clay to apply online via the BMC’s official website – www.mcgm.gov.in – under the "Citizen Services" section by selecting "Apply" and navigating to the "Pandal (Public Ganeshotsav/Navratri/Other Festivals)" category.
Meanwhile, 993 sculptors have been granted permission to construct temporary sheds to craft eco-friendly Ganpati idols. These spaces have been provided free of charge by the Mumbai civic body, based on the availability of civic land and on a "first come, first served" basis.
Area-wise breakdown of sculptors
- R-South Ward (Kandivali West): 139 sculptors
- K-West Ward (Juhu, Versova, Jogeshwari West, and parts of Andheri West): 90 sculptors
- P-North Ward (Malad): 74 sculptors
- P-South Ward (Goregaon West): 72 sculptors
The BMC said it has is aiming to have eco-friendly Ganeshotsav 2025 festivities.
Mumbai’s Ganpati mandals can seek all permissions through single-window system
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an online single-window system to streamline the process of obtaining permissions for public Ganpati mandals to construct pandals across the city. The initiative aims to make the procedure more efficient and accessible, while promoting eco-friendly celebrations.
The move comes after the Maharashtra government’s declared Ganeshotsav as the ‘State Festival of Maharashtra’.
From Monday, Ganpati mandals can apply for setting up mandap permissions and renewals via BMC’s official portal: https://portal.mcgm.gov.in.
Ganeshotsav mandal organisers will no longer have to make separate visits to local police stations or traffic departments for obtaining no-objection certificates (NOCs) as these will be processed internally by the BMC under the guidance of Assistant Commissioners and Zonal Deputy Commissioners.
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