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Telangana: Schools told to use clay idols

Activists have demanded the withdrawal of the government order and actions on the officials who have issued the same.

Hyderabad: The secretary of the Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Society issued a government memo asking clay Ganesh idols to be installed at all Residential educational institutions. The notice which has been forwarded to all principals of residential schools has been met with disapproval by some who are questioning the loss of secularity in schools. The notice claims that placing of clay Ganesh idols is to create more environmental awareness as the Pollution Control Board has been increasing awareness on Eco Ganesh made with natural colours.

Activists have demanded the withdrawal of the government order and actions on the officials who have issued the same.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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