Kalyan Dombivli's students set record with eco friendly ganesh idol workshop with 4657 participants
The event, conducted in two sessions, attracted approximately 4,657 students from 80 schools within KDMC's jurisdiction.
Participants received hands-on, free training in crafting Ganesh idols using Shadu, a traditional and eco-friendly natural clay medium. The initiative set a new world record, officially recognised by the India Book of Records and the OMG Book of Records, and is proposed for inclusion in the Limca Book of Records.
Project Head and Executive Engineer Rohini Lokare and Education Today Foundation CEO Vinda Biscute stated that such programmes not only preserve traditional artistry but also instil cultural pride and environmental responsibility among students. KDMC Commissioner and Administrator Abhinav Goel (IAS) commended the campaign's success and urged ganesh mandals to install idols under six feet in height and opt for immersion in artificial ponds to protect natural water bodies.
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With the Ganesh festival approaching, Goel hopes the initiative will inspire thousands of households to celebrate with devotion while safeguarding the environment.
Neelam Malik of Arya Gurukul School mentioned that their institution has long supported eco-friendly festivities and that the collaboration with KDMC has amplified the message across the entire Kalyan-Dombivli region.
A special showcase of Ganesh idols crafted by differently-abled students received widespread appreciation.
Additionally, another world record was announced where 5,245 people took an oath to install eco-friendly Ganesh idols. This record was verified by OMG Book of Records representative, Prof. Dr. Dinesh Gupta.
The event was graced by Rajesh More (MLA, Kalyan Rural), KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goel, DCP Atul Zende and Education Today Foundation trustee Bharat Malik.
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