MCC urges children to celebrate eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi
The Mysuru City Corporation hosted a clay Ganesha idol-making workshop for students to promote eco-friendly festival celebrations. The initiative aims to reduce water pollution caused by non-biodegradable idols.
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Promoting sustainable cultural practices among youth is a proactive approach to environmental conservation in urban areas.
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) organised a clay Ganesha idol-making workshop for school students on Thursday to promote an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi festival and create awareness about the need to protect water bodies.
MCC Commissioner Savita M.K., who interacted with the students, said environmental awareness should begin at an early age and children could play a key role in taking the message of eco-friendly celebrations to their families and communities.
The MCC has been promoting clay idols as an alternative to those made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) and painted with chemical colours, which can adversely affect water bodies and the environment when immersed.
“Awareness about an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi should begin with children. They should become ambassadors of this message,” Ms. Savita said.
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