AP to set up Godavari clean-up task force
The Andhra Pradesh government has established a special task force to address pollution in the Godavari River ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams. This task force will operate under the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and aims to implement a comprehensive cleaning action plan within six months. Additionally, a year-long ban on single-use plastics has been proposed to protect the river ecosystem.
- ▪The task force will include officials from various government departments to monitor pollution in the Godavari basin.
- ▪An allocation of ₹100 crore has been made for pollution-control measures in the six districts along the river.
- ▪A year-long ban on plastic usage has been proposed to eliminate plastic waste from riverbanks before the Pushkarams.
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AP to set up Godavari clean-up task forceAndhra Pradesh forms a special task force to tackle Godavari River pollution ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams, aiming for visible improvements in six months.Published on: May 26, 2026 6:18 AM ISTBy Srinivasa Rao ApparasuShare viaCopy link HyderabadThe Andhra Pradesh government on Monday announced constitution of a special task force to curb pollution in the Godavari River and implement a comprehensive river-cleaning action plan ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams, a once-in-12-years spiritual event to worship the river.AP to set up Godavari clean-up task forceDisclosing this at an official meeting at Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan, who holds environment and forests portfolio, said the dedicated…
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