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PPE and hygiene aid kits for frontline Corona warriors in Mumbai

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As the need to step up relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Coca-Cola in India has partnered with United Way Mumbai to augment healthcare initiatives in 48 public hospitals across eight states in the country.
Apart from large-scale support to public hospitals and healthcare workers, the partnership has also committed to serving 65,000 public service personnel such as sanitation workers, police staff and community health workers across the nation. This CSR initiative is a part of Coca-Cola’s commitment of INR 100 crores towards helping the healthcare system and communities to combat the crisis and contain the spread of the pandemic.
As a part of this relief initiative, Coca-Cola and United Way Mumbai has commenced a distribution drive in Mumbai. PPE and hygiene aid kits are being distributed amongst frontline warriors in Mumbai to help them fight against the spread of coronavirus. A total of 2,600 healthcare workers across 13 hospitals, 20,000 sanitation workers, 6,000 police personnel and 1,200 community health workers are expected to benefit in this region.
The initial phase of the relief programme will be rolled out in eight critically affected states including Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune), Delhi, Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Karnataka (Bengaluru), Telangana (Hyderabad), Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana. To provide immediate support and enhancement of health infrastructure, public hospitals will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprising N95 masks, 3-ply disposable masks, surgical caps, surgical goggles, waterproof gown, shoe covers, gloves for the safety of healthcare workers.
The support package will also include sanitizer dispensers, additional ICU beds, and non-contact thermometers for medical preparedness in dealing with the anticipated number of cases across the country. Working alongside the government bodies and local institutions to support basic needs and ensure safety and protection of our frontline healthcare personnel and communities, this outreach aims to positively impact 9600 healthcare workers and over 9 lakh patients across India.
Additionally, to equip public service personnel such as police staff, sanitation workers and other community and social workers who are working in the hotspot zones, protective gear such as masks and gloves along with sanitizer dispensers will also be provided. This support is expected to reach approximately 50,000 sanitation workers, 11,000 police personnel and 6,000 community health workers across India.
Ishteyaque Amjad, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Coca-Cola India and South-West Asia said, “We are humbled to collaborate with our partner United Way Mumbai in providing support to the health and safety of the country’s frontline warriors. We are hopeful that with collective efforts and resilience, we will be able to steer ourselves out of these testing times.” Jayanti Shukla, Chief Executive Officer, United Way Mumbai said, “The rapid spread of the virus has left doctors, nurses and other frontline workers with inadequate access to the protective equipment, necessary to defend themselves. In such testing times, it’s important to ensure their personal safety and safeguard their health so our citizens can continue to receive the care and support that they need. Through this collaboration, Coca-Cola and United Way Mumbai will continue to identify, plan and support interventions to areas of greatest needs.”
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CSR News: Wonderchef supports SPACE Foundation animal shelter

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The COVID-19 crisis has hit us all in unexpected ways. One thing that escapes notice is, however, is the impact it has had on voiceless animals. Unbeknown to many, a number of owners have abandoned their pets for reasons varying from fear of infection to affordability and migration.
Thousands of stray cats and dogs in the cities also depend on food and waste from markets, restaurants and grocery shops. But with such establishments shutting down, strays are having a hard time finding food. The lockdown has been disproportionately harsh on these animals since humans have retreated, and restaurants, roadside eateries and teashops have shut.
SPACE Foundation – Society for Performing Arts and Cinema in Education, is actively involved in building awareness and compassion towards animals through the various art forms. The animal shelter has been doing a remarkable job in rescuing distressed animals and providing care for hundreds of mute animals. They take end-to-end care, from feeding animals to their medical requirements in their shelter at Kashele, Karjat. It’s a safe haven for the distressed and rescued animals to live peacefully.

SPACE Foundation 2

CSR of Wonderchef is proud to have associated with SPACE in this endeavour. Ravi Saxena, Managing Director, Wonderchef says, “In the spirit of unity against COVID-19 we have pledged our full support to SPACE which will help distressed animals get better care. We wish to ensure proper animal feed and medicines. Some funds would also be used for re-construction of the shelter that was damaged during cyclone Nisarga. Let’s do our bit in giving them a little bit of the same care and affection that they selflessly shower on us.”
Wonderchef has set the balls rolling and would also be inviting its friends and CSR partners to participate in this beautiful initiative.
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India May Become Free of COVID-19 by Independence Day 2020

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Hency Thacker
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India has taken a giant step towards discovering the cure of COVID-19. A Hyderabad-based biotech company, Bharat Biotech has received a nod to developing India’s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has given approval to the company for conducting clinical trials for its vaccine, that has been named ‘COVAXIN’. The clinical trials (Phase I and II) for infected people are expected to start across India from July.
“The vaccine is derived from a strain of SARS-CoV-2 isolated by ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune. ICMR and BBIL are jointly working for the pre-clinical as well as clinical development of this vaccine,” the ICMR has said.
Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of the company, has collaborated with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) for developing the vaccine.
Dr Ella, in a press release, has said, “We are proud to announce COVAXIN, India’s first indigenous vaccine against COVID-19. The collaboration with ICMR and NIV was instrumental in the development of this vaccine. Our R&D and manufacturing teams worked tirelessly to deploy our proprietary technologies towards this platform.”
ICMR has fast-tracked the project and selected a dozen institutes for clinical trials of the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine (BBV152 COVID vaccine). The ICMR has also asked the institutes to step up clinical trials with a hope to launch the vaccine for public health use by August 15, Independence Day. Although the final outcome will depend on the cooperation of all clinical trial sites involved in this project. This is why the ICMR has been advising the institutes to speed up approvals related to clinical trials and ensure that subjects are enrolled starting this week.

About Bharat Biotech

Bharat Biotech is a reputed drug manufacturer that delivers four billion doses around the world for infections like rotavirus, hepatitis, Zika, Japanese encephalitis and others. The company has now become the first company to manufacture a preservative-free vaccine (Revac-B mcf Hepatitis B Vaccine), launched India’s first cell-cultured swine-flu vaccine, manufacture the world’s cheapest Hepatitis vaccine and the first in the world to find a vaccine for the Zika virus. It is one of the responsible companies that has followed the safety standards for handling waste as prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Dr Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of the company has said, “When the company makes vaccines affordable to the common man we often get accused of creating something of low quality but we make vaccines believe that technology should reach the common man and no citizen should be deprived of healthcare solutions. This is the same reason why my company has been able to produce several vaccines at an affordable rate.”
Dr Ella has been awarded more than 100 National and International awards which include Bio Spectrum Person of the Year in 2013, University of Wisconsin Distinguished Alumni Award (2011), Business Leader of the Year 2011, Best Technology and Innovation Award from the Prime Minister of India in 2008.
Amidst the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country and the dwindling economy as a result of it, the news is like a ray of light after prolonged darkness. For India may become free of COVID-19 on Independence Day 2020.

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2020: Role Model Sikkim

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Kasmin Fernandes
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We seem to have forgotten the disastrous effect of plastic bags during the pandemic. They are everywhere on the frontlines, from food packaging to disposable gloves. International Plastic Bag Free Day 2020 today is another reminder that single-use plastic is bad… for the environment, the economy and the future.

International Plastic Bag Free Day 2020

Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in the Central Cabinet (with additional portfolios of Mines and Coal) today urged citizens to “use cloth and jute bags and spread the word about the harmful effects of plastic” on Twitter.

Meanwhile, PC Mohan, BJP member and Member of the Standing Committee on Urban Development, tweeted about eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bags.

Role model state Sikkim

Plastic bag bans are popular with the central and state governments, yet they have performed poorly. However, there is one state that is winning the war for a plastic-bag-free existence. We are talking about Sikkim. Rome wasn’t built in a day, nor did Sikkim free itself of the scourge of plastic waste in a year. The tiny Northeast Indian state has been fighting the good fight for more than two decades. It banned disposable plastic bags in 1998. Sikkim officially banned plastic bottles in government departments and state programmes in 2016. Out went selling and using disposable cutlery and containers and items made from polystyrene foam for everyone. It all started because of a small village that went by the name Yuksom.

The inspiring story of Yuksom village

Yuksom was the instigator in the anti-plastic movement within Sikkim. It stands adjacent to a protected region, Khangchendzonga National Park. The ecologically rich area was being heavily compromised with plastic pollution. The villagers were so fed up with the degradation of their beloved national park, they took matters into their own hands.
The villagers of Yuksom formed the Khangchendzonga Conservation Committee (KCC). The KCC began collecting plastic waste from the forest. The committee enforced strict rules for travel and tour operators concerning non-bio-degradable waste products. Yuksom became the first village in India to ban plastic bags and bottles back in 1996. In another two years, the Sikkim government followed suit with a state-wide ban through legislation passed on June 4, 1998. Offenders were fined up to INR 20,000.
Nonprofit organisation Ecoexists has been attacking single-use plastic bags for a decade there. Another nonprofit, ECOSS is working with WWF and the government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan on the Zero Waste Himalaya project. For the uninitiated, the Himalayan region is cluttered with garbage thanks to campers.
The people of Sikkim themselves are deeply in touch with nature. Sikkim is the first Indian state to become 100% organic. All the food produced there is pesticide-free. Noise and air pollution are taken seriously there. The state banned firecrackers in 2014. Sikkim is also the first state in our nation to ban ODC (open defecation). Toilets at home are mandatory if the residents want to apply for any government schemes or stand for village-level elections. This strategy has ensured the success of Clean India must before Swachh Bharat was conceptualised by the Modi government.
NGOs Toxics Link and eCoexist conducted studies to understand the effectiveness of Sikkim’s green policies in 2014 and then in 2018. Although some amount of plastic bags are still sold there, Sikkim fares well in its anti-plastic stance. 66% of shop owners use paper bags or newspapers for packaging.

What Sikkim can teach India

The green policies of Sikkim could be replicated on scale. State governments could break the enforcement of the plastic ban into smaller constituencies. People’s collectives need to come forward to point out violators. Tourists could be checked for plastic bags at customs. Corporate offices and gated communities could use advanced security systems to pinpoint offenders. It sounds harsh but it can be done for a #plasticfreeIndia. International Plastic Bag Free Day is a good place to start.

13-year-old girl from Delhi receives award in memory of Princess Diana

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The CSR Journal
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Freya Thakral, a student of The British School, New Delhi has been recognised with the prestigious Diana Award for her humanitarian efforts. She was added to the roll of honour on Princess Diana’s birthday on 1 July 2020.
Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex in the UK.
Here’s how Freya took up citizen social responsibility:

Freya Thakral and her app story

After speaking with some of Delhi’s 500,000 underpaid and marginalised rubbish-pickers – many of whom are children – Freya began to advocate for change by building a more sustainable method of recycling. Freya’s passion to support the children in her local community made her reflect on the financial difficulties encountered by their families and how important education is to a young person’s future.
As a result, Freya developed an app and door-to-door recycling business with the aim to transform the lives of Delhi’s rubbish-picking community, contributing towards the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals of reducing poverty, building innovation and infrastructure and encouraging responsible consumption and climate action.
Tessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award, says: “We congratulate all our new Diana Award recipients who are changemakers for their generation. We know by receiving this honour they will inspire more young people to get involved in their communities and begin their own journey as active citizens. For over 20 years, The Diana Award has valued and invested in young people encouraging them to continue to make a positive change in their communities and lives of others.” 
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CSR News: Axis Bank Foundation extends support to rural households in Bihar

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The CSR Journal
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The Covid-19 pandemic has emerged as a huge nation-wide challenge for communities across all levels. To offer ease and comfort during this hour of crisis, Axis Bank has been offering all possible banking support and services to the citizens of India. While the Bank has been providing an array of banking solutions to its customers, Axis Bank Foundation (ABF) under its core theme ‘Sustainable Livelihood’ has reached out to close to 20000 families of the state, with a focus on enhancing livelihood opportunities for the marginalised communities and building resilience to manage uncertainties. This is done by leveraging on various welfare schemes of the central and state governments and in partnership with NGOs like Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSPI), Nav Bharat Jagruti Kendra and Don Bosco Tech Society.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought in different sets of challenges that impacted the lives and livelihoods of the rural poor. ABF was quick to respond to the emerging needs of the communities.

Some of the initiatives undertaken by ABF are –

Support to farmers – Provided storage kits to farmers who have a good Rabi yield and need proper storage till the markets open. Door-to-door vegetable marketing through producer groups has also been enabled supporting both the producer and the consumer.
Support to Quarantine Centres – Quarantine centers were created in schools and Panchayats for workers, who were working in other geographies. The centres were equipped with sanitizers, beds, drinking water, food supplies and all other basic facilities for use by quarantined people.
Awareness Campaign – People were sensitized about maintaining hygiene and discipline through WhatsApp groups, awareness videos, wall paintings and pamphlets. Regular announcements/recorded jingles were played on speakers in auto rickshaws/ tempos on the importance of using hand sanitizers, washing hands regularly, using masks and maintaining social distance.
Distribution of sanitation kits – PPE kits consisting of masks, gloves, soap, hand sanitizer etc. were provided to the frontline workers eg. health workers, police, functionaries at Gram Panchayat level and community leaders. The production of masks was initiated locally to ensure steady supply.
Distribution of dry ration – Ration kits comprising of flour, dal, rice, sugar, tea, masala and oil were distributed to the rural households.
Commenting on ABF’s contribution towards relief measures, Mr. Jacob Ninan, ET & CEO, Axis Bank Foundation said, ‘’The pandemic has created a huge chaos in everyone’s life. Rural poor in States like Bihar are facing the brunt of it.The influx of migrants has added to the problem. ABF is working with it’s NGO partners equip the people at the bottom of the pyramid to deal with the situation better.  As a responsible corporate organization, we have taken few small steps to provide for a better standard of living to these deprived communities. We remain committed to increase our work in the State of Bihar.’’
ABF will continue to work closely with its NGO partners to enable the rural communities in meeting livelihood challenges that will emerge owing to the pandemic.
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CSR News: Danone strengthens its One Planet. One Health agenda for India

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Danone India, which is a part of world’s leading food and nutrition company with over 900 million consumers worldwide, announced strategic initiatives under its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which will further strengthen its capacity across the food supply chain and deliver innovation across people, planet and product. The frame of action is anchored in the strong belief that the health of the people and health of the planet are interconnected. Contributing to tackle environmental challenges is critical for the resilience of the global food chain as it paves the way for sustainable business growth to create value for all in an inclusive way. With an aim to contribute towards circular economy, Danone has developed a roadmap towards achieving 100% recyclable packaging by 2025. In addition to that, Danone will continue to innovate and create products and solutions that address local needs and promote healthier diets.
Danone is committed to address nutritional challenges like protein deficiency which affects over 70% of the Indian population and has been running an advocacy campaign for mass education since 3 years. Danone also partnered with the Eat Right India movement launched by FSSAI and has pledged to improve the nutritional profile of its product portfolio in India.
‘One Planet. One Health’ is a commitment by Danone as a company and its brands, to stand by the food sovereignty of people. And by supporting people’s educated choices, Danone’s ambition is not only to foster healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking habits but also to create a positive impact on the environment.
Speaking about Danone’s core frame of action, Mr. Himanshu Bakshi, Managing Director, Danone India said, “In today’s times, consumers are increasingly shifting their attention to healthier products and brands which have a positive impact on the environment. At Danone, we believe that food companies have a critical role to address the ever-changing needs of the consumers and that we can change the world through food. Our ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action embodies our commitment towards encouraging healthier eating and drinking habits in consumers and espouses sustainable business practices for the industry”.
Sustainability is at the core of this frame of action and through ‘One Planet’ agenda, Danone aims to tackle the environmental challenges that are critical for the health of the planet. Danone has been heavily engaged in water stewardship over the years and the company has already managed to reduce water consumption by 50% at its sites. In addition to ensuring that not a drop is wasted in operations, Danone has been working towards preserving and restoring water resources in agriculture and watersheds.
While Danone has undertaken various initiatives to conserve the environment, it is also continuously innovating to create healthier products and inspire healthy eating and drinking practices. Through its ‘One Health’ agenda, Danone aims to deliver health through food and today over 90% of Danone products are in healthy categories. These products also address the local palette by introduction of seasonal flavors like Mango and Kesar Badam of Protinex in 2019. In addition to delivering health through its portfolio of products, Danone Communities has provided access to safe drinking water to over 700000 people in association with Naandi Community Water Services and has till now launched 647 water kiosks across India.
Given the protein deficiency among 70 % Indians (Source: IMRB 2017 data), Danone India has been spearheading an annual multi-stakeholder consumer awareness initiative, The Protein Week, which delivers knowledge, builds capacity for improving health and creates awareness about the role of protein based nutrition in leading an active and healthy life.
“There is only one Earth. We only live once” said Danone’s first Chairman and CEO Antoine Riboud in 1972, healthy lives are dependent on a healthy planet, and that’s the core meaning of ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action which is brought alive today. Each time, we drink and eat, we can vote for the world we want to live in.  This is the purpose of the Food revolution we are driving, reconnecting people with the food they eat. Danone, for centuries, has been selling healthy, delicious products to its consumers tailored to their local nutritional needs and eating habits. And while meeting the expectations of consumers at every stage of life by offering innovative, top-quality products which helps them take care of their health, Danone also wants to preserve resources and protect the environment through their efforts by finding new ways for a sustainable business mainstream.

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BASF earmarks INR 3.12 crores for COVID-19 relief activities

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BASF has extended its full support to the people of India and its Government to overcome the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic through several donations and relief initiatives.
BASF SE has manufactured and donated 4 metric tonnes of Ultramid® B24 N-polymers to the Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA), an autonomous body associated with the Ministry of Textiles, to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Indian medical fraternity and police force. With the help of the Indian embassy in Berlin, along with the BASF team at its Antwerp site, BASF SE manufactured Ultramid® B24 N-polymers at short notice. Despite several challenges, the products were successfully airlifted from Frankfurt, Germany, to Mumbai and subsequently reached Ahmedabad by road. ATIRA will use the raw materials to produce filters for more than 10 million high-quality N99 face masks for the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO), the research arm of Ministry of Defense, and for the Indian Ministry of Health.
“We would like to express our sincere thanks to BASF for the donation as well as the quick response from their teams across India, Germany and the Netherlands, ensuring the products were manufactured and delivered in time. This collaboration enables us to produce filters for high-quality N99 masks and provide them to our frontline COVID-19 warriors,” said Deepali Plawat, Deputy Director, ATIRA.
Additionally, BASF in India is supporting the efforts to fight the pandemic in the country in various ways:
1) Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) – BASF in India has earmarked a fund of INR 31.2 million for COVID-19 relief activities. A large portion of this fund, INR 18 million, has been dedicated to the PM CARES Fund.
2) Local community outreach – With a fund of INR 13.2 million, BASF is supporting local communities around its manufacturing sites by distributing critical essentials, including food supplies, masks, sanitizers and gloves.
3) Employee contribution and volunteering – BASF created a platform for employees to donate from their salary to the PM CARES Fund voluntarily. In addition to several employee volunteering initiatives, BASF dedicated a sum of INR 1.2 million from the employee contribution.
“At BASF, we are committed to being a strong corporate citizen. We will stand in solidarity with the people of India and the government to fight the coronavirus and to reach out to the people in need. Through our joint efforts, we will emerge stronger from this crisis together,” said Narayan Krishnamohan, Managing Director BASF India Limited and Head South Asia.
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Top 5 desi platforms creating safe spaces for women

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The CSR Journal
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The internet is inundated with articles around the ban of 59 Chinese apps, including  TikTok, by the Government of India. If you are a woman and looking for a safe environment on a platform which gives you the opportunity to voice your opinion as well as answer your queries, try these 5 Indian platforms.

1. SHEROES

Sheroes is a women-only community offering support, resources, opportunities and interactions. Women can share their life story with the other members in a safe environment. Members can discuss health, careers, relationships and share their life stories, achievements and moments. The app also offers a dedicated helpline where community members can talk to counsellors on all aspects of their growth journeys.

2. Momspresso

Momspresso is a multilingual content platform that caters to the multifaceted mums of today. It is India’s largest platform for mothers, The finely-brewed content provides answers to moms on all their parenting queries, while also acting as a catalyst for self-discovery and as an engine for them to reinvent their own identities. Supports Groups is an anonymous social network for women to initiate conversations about lesser-talked -about topics such as single motherhood, sex & intimacy, depression in a safe space.

3. POPxo

POPxo is the digital community for millennial women who want more out of life. It features questions, polls and discussions, stories and videos, quotes and other fun stuff. POPxo covers all the things one would talk about with one’s BFF: style, beauty, love, friendship, relationships, shaadi etc. Here a woman can get or give advice on varied things and simultaneously be a part of the secure discussion forum.

4. iDiva

Cluttered with content and forums on everything from fashion and beauty to sex and relationships, iDiva hopes to revolutionize the way women use the internet. Its tagline: iDiva is who you are, captures the mindset of the new Indian woman.

5. ShareChat

ShareChat is a social networking and regional content platform available in 15 different languages. It allows users to send and receive videos, jokes, GIFs, audio. You get your hands on the best jokes, photos, videos, recent or current information from across India in just a few seconds.

Lalbaugcha Raja to Celebrate Ganesh Festival 2020 by Organizing Blood Donation Drive

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Hency Thacker
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Ganeshotsav is an important and celebrated festival for Maharashtrians. COVID-19 outbreak has cast an eclipse to the festival this year as it involves huge gatherings of people for 11 days. Considering the prevailing circumstances, “Lalbaugcha Raja”, the biggest and the most famous celebration of Mumbai’s 11-day Ganesh festival has been cancelled for the first time in 93 years.
The organisers are, however, determined to celebrate the event nonetheless with a positive spin by organising blood donation camps and awareness drives for plasma donation in its stead. Sudhir Salvi, secretary of the Lalbaug Mandal has said, “We have decided to not celebrate the Ganesh festival this year. We are going to celebrate it as a health festival. This decision has been taken in view of the pandemic. In those 10 days, we will organise a blood donation camp and an awareness camp to promote plasma donation. We will also felicitate the families of policemen and army-men who gave their lives for the country. We are also donating Rs 25 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Fund for fighting the pandemic.”
The Ganesh idol at Lalbaug in Parel area of Mumbai is among the biggest crowd-pullers in the annual festival. To this, Mr Salvi has remarked, “This year we will not be keeping any idol otherwise people will throng to see it.”
Several Ganpati mandals in Mumbai have decided to hold the festival in February 2021 during Magh Chaturthi, instead of cancelling the celebrations altogether. The organisers of Lalbaugcha Raja have, however, decided to hold the Ganeshotsav in its original form directly in the next year until the next Ganesh Chaturthi. This year, the blood donation drive is the only way, the ganeshotsav will be celebrated by Lalbaug Mandal.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has appreciated the move and said that Lalbaugcha Raja has always set an example for the people and that the decision will strengthen the state’s fight against corona.

CM Thackeray had recently thanked all religious communities for showing restraint during the lockdown that included several festivals. He had said that despite Maharashtra’s progress in tackling COVID-19, the crisis is not over yet and urged the people of the state to follow rules and ensure the lockdown is not re-imposed.
Maharashtra, being the worst-hit state of COVID-19 in the country, has over 180,000 positive cases so far. The crisis has generated fear among people which has resulted in a drastic reduction of blood collection by blood banks. Such a step by the mandal is highly appreciated at this time and given a new meaning to the festival that celebrates fraternity of the country.
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