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From Ganesh rush to needy kids: BMC to recycle 4 tonnes of discarded footwear
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Richa Pinto , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points An NGO is involved in the refurbishment process, which takes place at a workshop. A large quantity of discarded shoes and sandals has been collected from festival crowds.
A large quantity of discarded shoes and sandals has been collected from festival crowds. The items, weighing nearly four metric tonnes, will be refurbished and given to those in need. An NGO is involved in the refurbishment process, which takes place at a workshop.
The refurbished footwear is intended for distribution to school children from economically weaker families. This effort is part of a broader initiative to manage waste generated during festivals.
Further details about this program are available, including the role of a civic body in collecting the discarded footwear and the location of the workshop where refurbishment takes place.
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Category: schools Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Times of India — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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