Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Minister Asks Ganesh Mandals to Promote Operation Sindoor
The Cultural Affairs Minister spoke to organizers of the Ganesh festival.
He suggested they show the bravery of the Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor.
He also wants them to promote using local products, and share information about UNESCO heritage sites and the environment.
He mentioned the official logo will be on government buildings, and local authorities might let them use loudspeakers later into the night.
Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar addressed Ganesh mandals.
Shelar requested highlighting Operation Sindoor and use of indigenous products.
Mandals can highlight UNESCO World Heritage sites and environmental themes.
Shelar suggested illuminating the official logo on government buildings.
District collectors may allow loudspeakers until midnight for seven days.
- Who
- Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar and Ganesh mandals.
- What
- Discussion of themes for the Ganesh festival, including Operation Sindoor.
- When
- During the Ganesh festival starting August 27, a review meeting was held on Wednesday, August 20.
- Where
- Pune collectorate.
- Why
- To plan the celebration of the Ganesh festival as a state festival.
- Event
- Ganesh Festival
- Minister
- Ashish Shelar
- Focus
- Operation Sindoor awareness
- Theme
- Indigenous Products, UNESCO Sites, Environment
