Under Club Enerji, Tata Power's movement, students of Karnataka High School celebrated an eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav on school premises wherein they organised a 10-day exhibition based on green initiatives like saving fuel, using lED lights, switching off electric lamps at night etc. Students created eco-friendly idols and paintings which were displayed at the school for 10 days as part of the exhibition and celebration. The children displayed 175 Ganesh idols and a 520 paintings that included glass and canvas paintings and handicrafts.
Bio-degradable materials were used in creating these idols including paper mache, tissues, cloth, wool, wood, coconut shells, cotton, clay, cardboard boxes and mud. The first day commenced with a puja performed by a priest which was attended by the staff, students and the management of Chembur Karnataka High School. Speaking on this initiative, Anil Sardana, MD and CEO, Tata Power, said, “Ganesh Chaturthi is a very important festival that helps in bringing people together. It is a perfect platform to spread the message of energy and environmental conservation. We are extremely happy that our Club Enerji students from Chembur Karanataka High School celebrated this joyous festival in such a noble manner where they have taken the effort to sensitise the community on going green; while also practicing this value by enjoying this festival in a eco-friendly way.” On the 10th day of the festive period, the school undertook a rally. Over 250 students joined the procession leading to the idol immersion at a local pond. They carried posters and slogans for sensitization of the local public and to spread awareness about an eco-friendly approach towards this festival. The students have also pledged to visit the pond in the coming week to ensure that it is cleaned up after the festivities.