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IN PHOTOS: CM Fadnavis, Pankaja Munde crafts eco-friendly Ganesh idols at Navi Mumbai workshop

Updated On: 10 September, 2026 04:28 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Environment Minister Pankaja Munde participated in an eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making workshop at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, promoting sustainable celebrations ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Environment Minister Pankaja Munde on Thursday took part in an initiative promoting environmentally friendly Ganeshotsav celebrations by personally crafting eco-friendly Ganesh idols
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Environment Minister Pankaja Munde on Thursday took part in an initiative promoting environmentally friendly Ganeshotsav celebrations by personally crafting eco-friendly Ganesh idols
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Maha Ganesh Idol Workshop (Ganesh Murti Karyashala) at CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, was organised by the Maharashtra Department of Environment and Climate Change ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival
Maha Ganesh Idol Workshop (Ganesh Murti Karyashala) at CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, was organised by the Maharashtra Department of Environment and Climate Change ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival
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The workshop aimed to encourage citizens to adopt environmentally sustainable practices while celebrating Ganeshotsav, particularly by opting for idols made from eco-friendly materials instead of those that can contribute to water pollution during immersion
The workshop aimed to encourage citizens to adopt environmentally sustainable practices while celebrating Ganeshotsav, particularly by opting for idols made from eco-friendly materials instead of those that can contribute to water pollution during immersion
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Through the workshop, the Environment and Climate Change Department sought to spread awareness about sustainable idol-making and encourage people, artisans and communities to embrace greener alternatives as part of the festival celebrations
Through the workshop, the Environment and Climate Change Department sought to spread awareness about sustainable idol-making and encourage people, artisans and communities to embrace greener alternatives as part of the festival celebrations
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Fadnavis and Munde participated in the idol-making activity themselves, highlighting the importance of public participation in efforts to make the state's festivities more environmentally responsible
Fadnavis and Munde participated in the idol-making activity themselves, highlighting the importance of public participation in efforts to make the state's festivities more environmentally responsible
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The Maha Ganesh Idol Workshop at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre comes as a part of efforts to promote the message that religious and cultural celebrations can be conducted while reducing their impact on the environment
The Maha Ganesh Idol Workshop at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre comes as a part of efforts to promote the message that religious and cultural celebrations can be conducted while reducing their impact on the environment
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Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated in Maharashtra on Monday, September 14, 2026, marking the beginning of the 10-day Ganeshotsav. The Maharashtra government's official holiday notification lists September 14 as the date for Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated in Maharashtra on Monday, September 14, 2026, marking the beginning of the 10-day Ganeshotsav. The Maharashtra government's official holiday notification lists September 14 as the date for Ganesh Chaturthi

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