The customary clay idol distribution, taken up annually by HMDA prior to Ganesh Chaturthi, will take place at more than 50 locations in the city this year, including various residential welfare associations, and gated communities.
The urban development body has been distributing clay idols free of cost since 2017 for eco-friendly celebration. Starting with 30,000 idols, the distribution has now reached one lakh in the current year.
The eight inch idols are being distributed directly to the public from 39 locations across the city starting from August 25, apart from distribution to several residential welfare associations.