Archive · 1 Sep 2026
BMC Distributes 858 Tonnes Of Clay Ahead Of Ganpati
The Ganpati festival is less than two weeks away.
The BMC is giving artisans clay and natural colours to help them make environmentally friendly idols.
So far, artisans have received 858 tonnes of clay and 25,400 litres of colours.
Another 200 tonnes of clay may be distributed next week.
The BMC wants the total clay supply to reach about 1,000 tonnes.
It also plans to add more artificial ponds for idol immersion.
This may help people wait less and encourage eco-friendly immersion.
The BMC has approved most applications from public Ganesh mandals.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has distributed 858 tonnes of clay and 25,400 litres of natural colours to idol artisans.
The BMC expects to distribute another 200 tonnes of clay next week, bringing the total to about 1,000 tonnes.
There are 1,136 murtikar mandaps in Mumbai’s municipal area making eco-friendly or non-POP idols.
The BMC plans to increase the number of artificial immersion ponds at existing locations to reduce waiting times.
The BMC has received 1,885 applications from public Ganesh mandals and approved 1,835 of them.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, idol artisans, devotees and public Ganesh mandals are involved.
- What
- The BMC is distributing clay and natural colours and preparing artificial ponds for the Ganpati festival.
- When
- Less than two weeks before the Ganpati festival; another 200 tonnes of clay is expected to be distributed by next week.
- Where
- Mumbai, within the BMC’s jurisdiction.
- Why
- To encourage eco-friendly, non-plaster-of-Paris idols and immersion, while reducing waiting times at artificial ponds.
- Clay distributed
- 858 tonnes
- Natural colours distributed
- 25,400 litres
- Expected total clay distribution
- About 1,000 tonnes
- Idol-making mandaps
- 1,136 within BMC jurisdiction
- Artificial pond locations last year
- 298
- Public Ganesh mandal applications
- 1,885 received; 1,835 approved
- Idol-remains sites
- Mulund or other designated locations