Ganeshotsav 2026: Bhiwandi Civic Body Focuses On Traffic, Immersion Facilities & Amenities
Bhiwandi: With Ganeshotsav scheduled to be celebrated from September 14 to 25, the Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) has stepped up preparations to ensure civic amenities, traffic management and immersion facilities are in place across the city. A review meeting was held under the chairmanship of BNCMC Mayor Narayan Ratan Chaudhary in the presence of Municipal Commissioner…
Bhiwandi prepares for Ganeshotsav 2026 with focus on traffic, amenities, immersion facilities
The Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) is making preparations for Ganeshotsav, scheduled to take place from September 14 to 25. During a review meeting chaired by Mayor Narayan Ratan Chaudhary, discussions centered on ensuring essential amenities, traffic management, and efficient immersion facilities across the city.
Representatives from the Public Ganeshotsav Federation, municipal officials, police officers, and Torrent Power attended the meeting. Ganeshotsav was granted state festival status by the Maharashtra government in 2024.
Issues raised included road conditions, potholes, traffic congestion, unauthorized parking, and the need for better facilities at immersion sites. MLA Rais Shaikh called for timely trimming of tree branches along immersion routes and properly maintained roads and streetlights. MLA Mahesh Choughule suggested using mastic asphalt for repairing potholes and inspected roads to create a repair plan.
Both MLAs emphasized the importance of preventing adulteration of sweets and food products, requesting strict action against violations and improved surveillance through CCTV cameras.
Commissioner Anmol Sagar instructed ward officers to remove roadside stalls, unauthorized parking, and encroachments obstructing roads. The single-window permission system was directed to be fully operational within two to three days. The Gardens, Construction, and Electrical departments were tasked with removing dangerous branches, filling potholes, and ensuring streetlights and additional lighting remain functional throughout the festival. Inspections of sweet shops were also being conducted jointly with the Food and Drug Administration.
BNCMC aims to increase the number of idols immersed in artificial ponds this year, with 709 idols immersed in artificial ponds last year. Citizens are urged to immerse household Ganesh idols in artificial ponds, and Ganesh mandals are encouraged to promote environment-friendly practices during the festival.
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