Domestic eco-friendly alternatives replace cheap Chinese imports of Ganesha idols

New Delhi, Aug 31 (KNN) The import of Chinese Ganesha idols have drastically fallen as idols made by local craftsmen, artisans and potters are being preferred this festive season, said the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

Demand for eco-friendly Ganesha idols have increased as they get immersed easily contributing towards environment protection.

The New Delhi-based trader’s body said that it will once again re-continue its boycott of Chinese goods campaign.

CAIT National President BC Bhartia and Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that according to an estimate, more than 20 crore Ganesha idols are purchased in the country every year, which generates an estimated business of more than Rs 300 crore.

They said that since the last two years, the trend of installing eco-friendly idols of Ganesha in large quantities across the country is growing very fast.

Earlier, large quantities of Ganesha idols made of plaster of paris, stone, marble and other items were imported from China due to cheap prices but now locally made eco-friendly idols are preferred.

The Ganpati festival, which started from Wednesday will conclude on September 9 with the immersion of idols.  (KNN Bureau)