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Tonnes of lost footwear during Ganpati procession in Lalbaug get a second life
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Discarded chappals, sandals, and shoes are being refurbished into usable footwear. A waste-management initiative is giving new life to tonnes of lost footwear.
A waste-management initiative is giving new life to tonnes of lost footwear. Discarded chappals, sandals, and shoes are being refurbished into usable footwear.
This initiative aims to provide footwear for schoolchildren in tribal areas. The effort involves collecting and refurbishing the discarded items.
Further details about this unusual initiative are available from the source, including the process of refurbishment and distribution of the footwear to those in need.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai ·
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