Updated On: 23 August, 2020 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
As per an estimate China used to make export of Ganesh idols to the extent of about Rs 500 crore every year and adhering to the boycott Chinese call, no import of Ganesh idol was done this year

An artists gives finishing touches to the idol of Lord Ganesh ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai. Pic/mid-day photographer
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday said that the import of 'Made-in-China' Ganesh idols has been nil this year. Speaking on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said: "Every year about 30 crore idols of Lord Ganesh are purchased across country."
The @CAITIndia on Saturday said that the import of '#MadeInChina' #Ganesh idols has been nil this year.#GaneshChaturthi2020 #GaneshChaturthi
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