HMDA to distribute 1.33 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols

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.

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.