The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced that idol makers have until March 15 to apply for free shadu clay and land for idol-making ahead of Ganeshotsav 2025. This initiative aims to promote eco-friendly festivities by encouraging the use of shadu clay instead of Plaster of Paris (PoP).

So far, 10 idol makers have applied for shadu clay, while five have requested land for their workshops. To streamline clay distribution and ensure proper land allocation across wards, TMC has urged all interested artisans to register their requests before the deadline.