Amid ongoing Ganeshotsav 2024 celebrations in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ramped up its preparations to ensure the smooth and safe immersion of Lord Ganesha idols across the city. This year, the BMC has introduced various additional facilities and resources to accommodate the massive influx of devotees expected on this auspicious day.

According to BMC, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr Bhushan Gagrani, along with Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Amit Saini, has spearheaded the efforts to ensure a seamless experience for the public during Ganeshotsav 2024. Over 12,000 BMC officials and employees have been mobilised, working across 71 control rooms strategically set up to monitor and manage the proceedings. These facilities will support 69 natural immersion sites and 204 artificial sites that have been designated across Mumbai for the immersion of Ganesh idols.