Collectors call for plastic-free society
Awareness programmes and rallies were conducted in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh to promote a plastic-free society. Collectors from various districts urged the public to reduce single-use plastic and adopt alternatives like jute and paper bags. The initiative aims to address environmental and health issues associated with plastic consumption.
- ▪The 'Swarna Andhra – Swachh Andhra' initiative included several rallies and awareness programmes.
- ▪Collectors emphasized the importance of avoiding single-use plastic in daily life.
- ▪Local officials participated in clean-up activities and encouraged the use of eco-friendly alternatives.
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Several awareness programmes and rallies were held across South Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Saturday (May 16, 2026) as part of the “Swarna Andhra – Swachh Andhra” (SASA) initiative. Participating in the events, the Collectors of Prakasam, Markapuram, Nellore, and Tirupati districts called upon the public to avoid the use of single-use plastic in their daily lives.Prakasam Collector P. Raja Babu, who participated in ‘Palle Nidra’ programme at Sajjapuram village in Santhamaguluru mandal on Friday night (May 15) and SASA programme organised on Saturday morning, advised the people to lead the State on the path of development by reducing the use of plastic.Markapuram Collector M.
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