HMDA to distribute 1.33 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority will distribute 1.33 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols free of cost at 34 locations across the city between September 9 and 13. The initiative aims to discourage the use of Plaster of Paris idols and promote environmental awareness during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has made arrangements to distribute 1.33 lakh free eco-friendly Ganesh idols at 34 locations across Hyderabad from September 9 to 13.

The distribution will include 80,000 eight-inch idols and 53,000 one-foot idols for the public and NGOs, according to a press release. The initiative seeks to reduce the use of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, raise awareness against plastic, and protect the environment.

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The general public can contact HMDA Executive Engineer V Srinuvas on 9849906745, and Deputy Executive Engineer, J Ganesh, on 7989371104 for eco-friendly Ganesh idols, a press release said.

 

Key locations                                                                  Date of distribution

 

Aarogyasri, Silent Valley Hills, Jubilee Hills              September 10

 

KBR Park Main Entrance, Jubilee Hills                      September 10 and 11

Kothwalguda Eco Park                                                    September 10 and 11

 

Peddamma Temple Jubilee Hills                                  September 12 and 13

HMDA office, Maitrivanam / Swarna Jayanthi

 

Ameerpet and UIDAI – Aadhaar                                  September 10 and 11

Mind Space Junction, Madhapur                                 September 10