Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed authorities to intensify inspections and prevent untreated sewage, industrial effluents and aquaculture waste from polluting the Godavari River. The government also launched a clean-river action plan ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams festival
Pawan Kalyan expressed anger over industrial pollution in the Godavari River, blaming officials for negligence. During inspections in East Godavari, he ordered action against Andhra Paper Mills, directed pollution testing, and announced stricter enforcement measures to protect the river ecosystem
Reacting to the ban, the Delhi BJP questioned the rationale behind the annual restriction on firecrackers during Diwali and accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of implementing it without presenting any scientific evidence
The Minister, who conducted a surprise inspection at the State Pollution Control Board office on Monday, directed the officials of the board to implement the guidelines of pollution control strictly and take action against those violating it.
ICG Pollution-Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prahari’ carried out a comprehensive Pollution Response Table-Top exercise and demonstration at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok.
