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Telangana Governor urges water conservation at Bathukamma festival
Shukla highlighted rainwater harvesting, percolation pits and crop choices as citizen duties.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Hyderabad – Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended the Saddula Bathukamma celebrations at Tank Bund on Sunday, serving as chief guest. According to Deccan Chronicle, he urged citizens to curb water waste and adopt conservation practices amid an El Niño‑linked drought risk.
Shukla described Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana’s cultural heritage and women’s role in nature stewardship. He warned that below‑average rainfall this year signals a potential water crisis and called for rainwater harvesting, construction of percolation pits, pond preservation and groundwater replenishment.
The governor also advised farmers to shift to crops suited to limited water availability, stressing that water protection is a shared responsibility, not solely a government task. He concluded by extending greetings for Bathukamma, Navaratri and Vijayadashami.
Key facts
- Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended Bathukamma celebrations at Tank Bund in Hyderabad on 2026-10-18. (deccanchronicle.com)
- He urged water conservation, citing El Niño and below‑average rainfall as warning signs. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Suggested measures included rainwater harvesting, percolation pits, pond preservation and groundwater replenishment. (deccanchronicle.com)
- He advised farmers to adopt less‑water‑intensive crops. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Telangana Governor Attends Bathukamma Celebrations”
