Tirupati cleanliness drive targets Vinayaka Sagar after idol immersion - The HinduUpdated - October 01, 2026 09:19 pm IST - TIRUPATIAfter the recent Vinayaka Chaturthi immersion ceremony turned the ‘Vinayaka Sagar’ water body shabby, the government chose the tank to be cleaned up as part of the ‘Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Saath’ call given under ‘Swachchatha hi Seva - 2026’.The government identified the Vinayaka Sagar tank for the cleanliness drive in view of the heavily dumped idols, especially those made of Plaster of Paris and painted with chemical and synthetic substances.The event was inaugurated by Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, in the presence of Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) Commissioner M. Jayakrishna, Andhra Pradesh Yadava Welfare Corporation Chairman G. Narasimha Yadav, Andhra Pradesh Greening and Beautification Corporation Chairperson M. Sugunamma, Thathayagunta Gangamma Devasthanam Chairman N. Mahesh Yadav and TDP constituency in-charge J.B. Srinivas among others.Giving a call to realise the ‘Swacchh Tirupati’ dream, the legislator mentioned it as the responsibility of every citizen, not just the civic administrators and sanitary workers.Mr. Jayakrishna sought people’s involvement in the Shramdan movement conducted from September 17-October 17 in all fifty divisions of the civic body.Published - October 01, 2026 09:18 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }