AMC to sell eco-friendly Ganesh idols made from cattle dung, seeds
These idols will be made using mud sourced from select zero-waste ponds managed by AMC. Each idol will contain embedded plant seeds, allowing them to be immersed in home gardens after the Ganesh festival, where they will eventually sprout into plants.
The idols will be available for sale online and at various AMC ward offices as well as the Sabarmati Riverfront. AMC has introduced three pricing categories — plain idols (no colour) for Rs 300, coloured idols for Rs 400, coloured idols with ornaments at Rs 500 and those with puja kits will be available for Rs 600.
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An AMC official said the initiative aims to discourage the use of plaster of Paris (POP) idols, which pollute water bodies during immersions.
In another major citizen-friendly move, the AMC's standing committee decided to deliver free AMTS and BRTS bus passes directly to the homes of senior citizens, eliminating the need for them to visit ward offices. This doorstep delivery service is expected to benefit around 2.76 lakh senior citizens in the city.
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