Raipur, Sept. 8 -- The inmates of Central Jail Raipur have crafted eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesh for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

According to the Jail Superintendent Yogesh Singh, the inmates of Central Jail Raipur have crafted approximately 500 eco-friendly clay idols of Lord Ganesh to promote environmental conservation.

The idols range from one to two feet in height and have been put on sale at Jail Emporium.

While talking to ANI, Jail Superintendent Yogesh Singh explained that the key feature of these idols is the exclusive use of natural clay and organic colours, alongside the incorporation of seeds for tulsi and various other plants embedded directly inside them.

"Following the festival, when these idols are immer...