Hyderabad: Over 1.5L Ganesh idols immersed; GHMC clears 10,500 MT festival waste

Hyderabad: More than 1.5 lakh Ganesh idols have already been immersed across Hyderabad this season under stringent safety and environmental guidelines.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) reports that an additional 10,500 metric tonnes of post-festival waste have been cleared and shifted to processing units, signalling one of the cleanest and best-coordinated immersions to date.

Massive immersion facilities

Nine major lakes and 72 artificial ponds prepared for idol immersion.

As many as 134 static and 269 mobile cranes deployed across all immersion points.

Hussain Sagar alone equipped with 40 cranes, including 11 heavy-duty units, to expedite idol lowering.

Procession route & crowd management

Approximately 303.3 km main procession corridor fully repaired for smooth vehicular and pedestrian flow.

As many as 13 control rooms and 160 Ganesh Action Teams positioned for real-time monitoring and crowd regulation.

Sanitation on a war footing

As many as 14,486 sanitation workers deployed citywide.

As many as 309 mobile toilets, 102 mini tippers, and 125 JCBs positioned at immersion sites.

Over 5 lakh trash bags were handed out; 10,500 metric tonnes of debris already lifted.

Eco-Friendly initiatives

Two lakh clay idols distributed free of cost (one lakh by GHMC, one lakh by Telangana State Pollution Control Board).

Approximately 839 km of route-side trees pruned for clear passage.

As many as 56,187 temporary lights installed to guarantee 100% route illumination.

Worker & Public Safety measures

As many as seven medical camps and ambulances stationed at key points.

Rest facilities arranged for crane operators and frontline sanitation staff.

Coordination across departments

GHMC credits this year’s success to seamless collaboration with Hyderabad Police, HMDA, HYDRAA and the Tourism Department.

Officials say 2025 sets a benchmark in balancing tradition with civic discipline, highlighting that large-scale festivities can remain both safe and environmentally responsible.