25,000 students make Guntur a world record-holder with ‘Green Ganesh’
Special attractions included a sand Ganesha idol, a clay idol and a painting displayed at the stadium
On September 11, 2026, the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) broke a world record by engaging 25,000 students from 55 schools in creating eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols as part of the Green Ganesh program. This achievement occurred under the Nava Guntur initiative, and the event was coordinated at the NTR Stadium, where representatives from the GMC, including Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok, MLAs Galla Madhavi, Naseer Ahmed, and Boorla Ramanjaneyulu, were present.
The World Book of Records, London, recognized this accomplishment, with Joint Secretary Eliaz formally announcing the record and presenting the certificate. Eliaz highlighted that the previous record, held by 8,750 participants, was surpassed by Guntur's 25,000 students participating simultaneously in making clay idols. The program aimed to raise awareness among children about the importance of environmental protection during festival celebrations, ensuring that the 25,000 clay idols would help avoid the use of plaster-of-Paris and chemically colored idols in many households.
Special displays featured sand Ganesha idols, clay idols, and paintings at the stadium. The Commissioner expressed gratitude to the educational institutions, GMC, and Education Department officials for the successful implementation. Guntur's municipal body pledged to continue its environmental initiatives, including tree plantation drives and efforts to reduce single-use plastic consumption.
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