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The initiative entails procuring a made-to-order clay idol of Lord Ganesha, with a sapling of devotee's choice encased within. MANGALURU: This Ganesh Chaturthi festivities could mark the start of what National Environment Care Foundation (NECF) feels is a small step to increase the green cover in this coastal city. Clay will dissolve in water and allow the sapling inside to grow, he said. Given that the festival is round the corner, Shashidhar urged people to expedite their order. Shashidhar Shetty , secretary, NECF said to ensure that the immersion of idol is in sync with prescribed traditions, the federation has suggested that a pit of the size of the idol be dug and filled with water and idol immersed therein..