Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to prepare a policy that ensures the traditional immersion of Ganpati idols in the sea continues and can be legally defended in court. The Bombay High Court has banned the immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in seawater.

On Friday, a meeting focused on promoting eco-friendly celebrations of the festival was chaired by the chief minister. It was attended by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar and senior government officials, including Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. The meeting took place at the Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai.

A PoP Ganesha idol being crafted. File Pic/Shadab Khan