Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Nandyal District Orders Eco-Friendly Idols for Vinayaka Chavithi
Nandyal officials want people to celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi without harming the environment.
They have banned idols made from Plaster of Paris.
They have also banned chemical colors.
These rules are meant to protect local water bodies.
Officials released posters encouraging people to use clay idols.
Free clay idols will be given out at the Nandyal District Headquarters before the festival.
Festival committees agreed to follow the rules.
Government teams will inspect idol-making locations and enforce the environmental instructions.
Nandyal District Collector G Rajakumari chaired a coordination meeting on Vinayaka Chavithi preparations.
Authorities banned Plaster of Paris idols and chemical colors to protect local water bodies.
Awareness posters promoting eco-friendly clay idols were released.
The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board will distribute free clay idols at Nandyal District Headquarters the day before the festival.
Vinayaka Utsava Committees pledged compliance, while inspection teams will monitor manufacturing sites across the district.
- Who
- Nandyal District Collector G Rajakumari, along with district officials, the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, and Vinayaka Utsava Committees.
- What
- Authorities banned Plaster of Paris idols and chemical colors and promoted eco-friendly clay idols for Vinayaka Chavithi.
- When
- Ahead of Vinayaka Chavithi; free clay idols will be distributed the day before the festival.
- Where
- Across Nandyal district, including Nandyal District Headquarters.
- Why
- To protect local water bodies from environmental harm.
- District Collector
- G Rajakumari
- Banned materials
- Plaster of Paris idols and chemical colors
- Recommended alternative
- Eco-friendly clay idols
- Free distribution
- Clay idols will be distributed at Nandyal District Headquarters the day before the festival.
- Compliance
- Vinayaka Utsava Committees pledged full compliance.
- Enforcement
- Administration teams will inspect manufacturing sites and enforce environmental directives.