Maharashtra Adopts 'One Village, One Ganapati'Initiative for Unified Ganeshotsav

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The 'One Village, One Ganapati' initiative is being widely adopted across Maharashtra for this year's Ganeshotsav to promote unity and streamline celebrations.

An Overview of the News

• The festival was initiated by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak to unite people and support India's independence.

• The 'One Village, One Ganapati' initiative is being embraced by numerous villages in Maharashtra, reflecting the festival's spirit of unity.

• In Palghar’s Urse, the initiative has been in place since 1973, uniting local communities with a single communal idol and creating a Dekhava to celebrate major events.

• The scheme is gaining traction in Hingoli (305 villages), Nashik (804 villages), Washim (225 villages), and Satara (571 villages), demonstrating a strong response to celebrating Ganpati Bappa together.

Nashik District

• In Nashik, 804 villages are participating in the initiative, maintaining the same number as last year.

• The local police, led by Additional SP Aditya Mirkhelkar, support this approach to prevent competition and foster social integration.

Kolhapur District

• Kolhapur has 289 villages following the 'One Village, One Ganpati' model.

• Superintendent of Police Mahendra Pandit emphasized strict arrangements and enforcement of High Court orders regarding sound levels.

About Maharashtra

• It is a state located in the western part of India and covers a significant part of the Deccan Plateau.

• Chief Minister -Eknath Shinde

• Governor - C. P. Radhakrishnan

• Official Animal - Indian giant squirrel

• Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

• Official Dance - Lavani

Additional Information:-

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• Sujata Saunik Appointed Maharashtra's First Woman Chief Secretary.

• Maharashtra becomes the first state in the country to approve Good Governance Regulations.

• Maharashtra was awarded Best Agriculture State for 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee.