Kurnool: Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Memorial Municipal High School hosted an eco-friendly clay Ganesha idol-making event, educating students on avoiding toxic chemical dyes and Plaster of Paris. Choose eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols to protect water bodies advocated the APPC
Clay Ganesha idol-making competitions promote student creativity while driving environmental awareness, said organizers at an event in Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Memorial Municipal High School.
APPCB environmental engineer PV Kishore Reddy and school authorities urged students to avoid Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols and toxic chemical dyes, which pollute local water bodies during immersion.
Speakers highlighted that natural clay idols dissolve safely, preserving aquatic ecosystems.
Appealing to the public to choose eco-friendly idols for Ganesh Chaturthi, organizers called for sustainable festival practices. School Headmaster Rayapati Srinivas and Lions Club of Kurnool Melvin Jones representatives attended.
