Minister thanks officials for smooth Ganesh idol immersion despite water shortage in Kurnool
Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta commended officials for successfully managing the Ganesh idol immersion in Kurnool despite a severe water shortage. Authorities utilized treated water and created temporary tanks to facilitate the religious tradition.
Why it matters
This demonstrates how local governments manage the intersection of religious traditions and resource scarcity during environmental crises.
Minister of Industries and Food Processing T.G. Bharath Gupta thanked the police personnel, officials, civic staff, and Ganesh Utsav organisers for the smooth conduct of idol immersion proceedings in Kurnool city despite severe water shortage.
Speaking to the media here on Friday (September 25, 2026), the Minister said that Kurnool had been celebrating the tradition of immersing the idol for about 45 years. “With Sunkesula Barrage recording very low storage and water being prioritised for drinking needs, authorities created alternative arrangements at the K-C and Handri-Neeva canals,” he said.
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