After a tepid response to the plastic ban last year, city mandals, big and small have put in place measures to curb plastic use. On Day 1 of the festival today, his deserves a big cheer.

Ganesh mandals have decided to spread awareness through the festival. Mumbaicha Samrat Khetwadi Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal conducted their Aagman Sohala recently holding up placards of 'Say No To Plastic' during the procession.