The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority will distribute 1.33 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols free of cost at 34 locations across the city between September 9 and 13. The initiative aims to discourage the use of Plaster of Paris idols and promote environmental awareness during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Published Date – 10 September 2026, 12:37 AM
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has made arrangements to distribute 1.33 lakh free eco-friendly Ganesh idols at 34 locations across Hyderabad from September 9 to 13.
The distribution will include 80,000 eight-inch idols and 53,000 one-foot idols for the public and NGOs, according to a press release. The initiative seeks to reduce the use of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, raise awareness against plastic, and protect the environment.
The general public can contact HMDA Executive Engineer V Srinuvas on 9849906745, and Deputy Executive Engineer, J Ganesh, on 7989371104 for eco-friendly Ganesh idols, a press release said.
Key locations Date of distribution
Aarogyasri, Silent Valley Hills, Jubilee Hills September 10
KBR Park Main Entrance, Jubilee Hills September 10 and 11
Kothwalguda Eco Park September 10 and 11
Peddamma Temple Jubilee Hills September 12 and 13
HMDA office, Maitrivanam / Swarna Jayanthi
Ameerpet and UIDAI – Aadhaar September 10 and 11
Mind Space Junction, Madhapur September 10
