Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Jagtial Collector Urges Eco-Friendly Clay Ganeshas for Vinayaka Chavithi
Jagtial Collector B. Satyaprasad asked people to use clay Ganesha idols during Vinayaka Chavithi.
He said Plaster of Paris idols can pollute water when they are immersed.
Clay idols are safer for lakes, ponds, reservoirs and other water bodies.
The Telangana Pollution Control Board prepared posters to explain this message.
The Collector said protecting nature is everyone’s responsibility, not just the government’s.
The district will give away 2,000 clay idols for free.
Officials will spread awareness about choosing clay idols.
They will also work to make idol immersion less harmful to the environment.
Jagtial District Collector B. Satyaprasad urged residents to use clay Ganesha idols instead of Plaster of Paris idols.
He said Plaster of Paris idols can pollute reservoirs, lakes, ponds and other water bodies after immersion.
The Telangana Pollution Control Board’s environmental-awareness wall posters were released at the Integrated District Collectorate.
Officials will conduct public awareness efforts and promote environmentally friendly immersion practices.
The district will distribute 2,000 clay Ganesha idols free of cost for Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations.
- Who
- Jagtial District Collector B. Satyaprasad, the Telangana Pollution Control Board and district officials.
- What
- An appeal to use clay Ganesha idols and conduct environmentally friendly immersion activities.
- When
- The posters were released on Thursday, ahead of Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations.
- Where
- At the Integrated District Collectorate in Jagtial district, Telangana.
- Why
- To prevent pollution of reservoirs, lakes, ponds and other water bodies and protect the environment.
- Initiative
- Promotion of eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols
- Free distribution
- 2,000 clay idols
- Alternative discouraged
- Plaster of Paris idols
- Environmental concern
- Pollution caused by idol immersion in water bodies
- Awareness material
- Wall posters created by the Telangana Pollution Control Board
- Public message
- Environmental protection requires participation from everyone