Pawan Kalyan orders action plan to stop sewage, effluents entering Godavari near Pushkar Ghat
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has instructed local authorities to develop an action plan to stop untreated sewage and effluents from entering the Godavari river. During an inspection of the river, it was revealed that only a small percentage of sewage is being treated before being released. Kalyan emphasized the importance of achieving 'zero pollution' in preparation for the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams-2027 event.
- ▪Pawan Kalyan directed the Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation to create an action plan to prevent sewage discharge into the Godavari.
- ▪Only 15% of the sewage water generated in the city is treated before entering the river.
- ▪Kalyan aims for 'zero pollution' of the Godavari in time for the Godavari Pushkarams-2027.
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan on Monday (May 25, 2026) directed Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation authorities to prepare an action plan to prevent the release of untreated sewage and effluents from Andhra Paper Limited’s mill into the river Godavari in Rajamahendravaram city.Accompanied by Mission Director of the Mission for Clean Krishna, Godavari Canals G.C. Kishore Kumar and Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board chairman P. Krishnaiah, Mr. Pawan Kalyan inspected the sites from where untreated effluents and sewage water are being allowed into the Godavari river.Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan inspecting the sites where untreated sewage and effluents enter the Godavari, in Rajamahendravaram on Monday. Video: I&PR A.P.
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