Students in Pimpri-Chinchwad Schools Craft Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols with Shadu Clay and Paper
Pimpri, 26th August 2025: As Ganeshotsav approaches, students across schools under the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) are embracing a greener way to celebrate the festival. In a special eco-friendly initiative, workshops on making Ganesh idols using shadu clay and paper were conducted, drawing enthusiastic participation from hundreds of children.
The initiative aimed to spread awareness about celebrating Ganeshotsav in an environmentally responsible manner and to encourage the use of sustainable idols. Teachers and mentors guided students through the step-by-step process of idol-making, from shaping and detailing to preserving the idols and immersing them without harming natural water bodies.
Working hands-on with eco-friendly materials, students gave free rein to their imagination, creating colorful and artistic Ganpati idols while also learning the significance of conserving the environment. For many, it was their first experience of crafting idols with their own hands, making the activity both educational and deeply personal.
“Eco-friendly Ganpati idols created by students are not just idols, but the foundation of green thinking. A powerful message is hidden in this small act. While celebrating with joy, it is our responsibility to protect nature, and workshops like these help in spreading that message,” said Pradeep Jambhle Patil, Additional Commissioner, PCMC.
Echoing the sentiment, Kirankumar More, Assistant Commissioner, PCMC, added, “The eco-friendly clay idols made by students are not just pieces of art but convey the message of a sustainable lifestyle. Through this workshop, students enthusiastically participated, used their imagination and creativity, and conveyed the idea of celebrating an eco-friendly Ganeshotsav.”
The workshops, conducted across multiple schools, not only encouraged creativity but also instilled a sense of environmental responsibility among young minds. As the city gears up for the grand festival, these student-crafted idols stand as a reminder that tradition and sustainability can go hand in hand.
