Hyderabad: The Leading Telugu News and Infotainment Channel V6 News has always stood as an example for being responsible towards the society and friendly towards the environment and been a part of important celebrations in the lives of Telugu audience.
As the country is gearing up for the upcoming season of festivals that starts with Ganesh Chaturthi festival that will be starting on 5th September and ends mid-September 2016 with the immersion of Ganesh Idols in nearby Lakes, Rivers, Beaches etc… Every year, the holy celebration also comes with an environment hazard of pollutions due to usage of Chemicals like Plaster-of-Paris, Toxic Colour and paints. The State and Central governments are constantly trying to reduce the usage of Chemicals during the Ganesh Festival by spreading various awareness programs.
V6 News, as a responsible media network thrives to be part of positive social changes in various aspects. The Channel has voluntarily taken the initiate to spread an eco-friendly awareness among the people of Telangana and Andhra by launching the green initiative “Mana Ganapathy Matti Ganapathy” emphasizing the need for usage of Ganesh Idols and Natural Colors instead of Idols made of toxic Chemicals and Colors.
As part of V6 News “Mana Ganapathy Matti Ganapathy” campaign the channel is launching a fortnight long Campaign promoting the cause with a special song specifically composed for this purpose. The lyrics of the Song and Visuals of the video were packaged in a way to encourage them to be responsible by using clay Ganesh Idols and Naturals Colors.
Speaking on the Campaign launch, Mr Ravi Ankam – CEO and Editor-in-Chief of V6 News said, “We at V6 News always take pleasure in being part of the celebrations of Telugu audience such as Bathukamma, Bonalu Festival, Telangana Day and other national festivals. With “Mana Ganapathy Matti Ganapathy” Campaign we will be constantly appealing to the people to use natural Colors and Idols with Clay by educating them with the hazards posed by the usage of Chemicals”.
“While, Hyderabad City is known for its active participation in Ganesh Festival with the country’s Largest Ganesh Idol being installed at Khairatabad, We must also look in to the increasing level of toxins in the Hussain Sagar Lake that is situated in the heart of twin cities. So, we hope to bring a positive change among the people by spreading awareness through this Campaign” he added.
The Channel will kick start “Mana Ganapathy Matti Ganapathy” Campaign from 1st September to match the mood of the preparation for the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival and will go on for the entire 15 days.
