Ganapathi Bappa Moriya! 🙏 When Bal Gangadhar Tilak ji initiated Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, it was with the purpose of uniting communities for a greater cause. Decades later, that vision continues to bring us together for collective good, it’s nice to see this! And there’s room to take it further. Every year, our beautiful celebrations also generate tons of flower waste, Prasad, and other unregulated waste at Pandals. Instead of letting these offerings clog drains, why not recycle them into compost and return them to the farmers to enrich the soil? 🌸🌱 Phool.co and many others are doing this actively. In our community, we’ve been driving efforts to reduce plastic use and promote sustainable waste management during Ganesh Chaturthi. This isn’t just a temporary change—it’s a shift we are instilling in future generations - “Prarthna, Jap, Satvik aur Satat Soch!” Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, and now it’s on us to celebrate him with eco-consciousness and respect. How can we make this Ganesh Chaturthi even greener and more sustainable? 💚 #EcoFriendlyGaneshChaturthi #GanapatiBappaMoriya #Sustainability #GreenFestivals
Ex. Minister Jal Shakti, Govt of UP. | Member of Legislative Council (MLC) | Ex. National Secretary, BJP | Ex Incharge of BJP ASSAM (2014-20)| Ex Election Incharge of BJP Tripura
🟠 Indian festivals give a major boost to the economy by encouraging consumer spending and supporting various businesses. As Ganesh Chaturthi began on Saturday, the famous GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati, also known as the "richest Ganpati," is adorned with 66 kg of gold and 325 kg of silver. The festival, from September 7 to 11, has an insurance cover worth ₹400.58 crore! The GSB Seva Mandal in Matunga is renowned for its gold-jeweled Lord Ganesha. 🟠 Ganesh Chaturthi alone brings an economic boost of ₹25,000 crore, with major expenses on pandals, decorations, rituals, and merchandise. The market for Ganesh idols alone is expected to exceed ₹500 crore. The festival, once a private family event, has grown into a major public celebration, showing India's cultural transformation. It's celebrated widely, especially in Maharashtra, with grand pandals, processions, and rituals for Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. 🟠 The economic impact includes contributions from idol sales, flowers, sweets, catering, and local tourism. Festivals like Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali further uplift the economy with increased trade, tourism, and retail sales. #Narendramodi #bjp #Festivals #economy #sales