Updated On: 06 August, 2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The initiative will help ensure that more people can participate in environmentally friendly immersion practices, the BMC said
The BMC aims to increase the number of artificial ponds to over 200 this year. Pic/BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been gearing up for the upcoming Ganpati festival in Mumbai and has planned plans to list artificial ponds on Google maps this year for Ganesh Utsav 2024.
In an official statement, the BMC said that under the chairmanship of Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, a key meeting was held at the municipal corporation`s headquarters to discuss preparations for this year’s Ganesh festival and the aim was plan for an environment friendly celebrations. This year, the BMC has decided to list the artificial ponds on Google Maps to make it easier for residents to find these facilities near their homes.