Pawan Kalyan Directs Development of Zero-Discharge Panchayats for Godavari Pushkarams
He instructed officials to prepare panchayat-wise action plans using CC roads and “magic drains” to prevent wastewater from flowing into the Godavari
VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday directed officials to develop all 268 gram panchayats hosting the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams as model “Zero Liquid Discharge” panchayats to ensure that no sewage enters the river.
Reviewing Pushkaram preparations through a video conference with district collectors and panchayat raj officials, he emphasised the need for pollution-free celebrations and comprehensive infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems, parking facilities, streetlights, changing rooms and crowd-management arrangements.
He instructed officials to prepare panchayat-wise action plans using CC roads and “magic drains” to prevent wastewater from flowing into the Godavari.
The Deputy Chief Minister also announced that the Munikoodali Ghat at Seethanagaram would be upgraded as a national-level model ghat and renamed “Saptarshi Pushkar Ghat.” He said the 80-metre-wide ghat, which can accommodate up to 75,000 pilgrims, would undergo major infrastructure improvements.
In a separate review meeting, Pawan Kalyan said the long-standing filariasis problem in Pedapenki village of Parvathipuram Manyam district was nearing resolution. He noted that 197 cases had been reported in the village due to stagnant sewage and mosquito breeding.
According to the Deputy Chief Minister, development works worth Rs. 6.18 crore, including the construction of 20 magic drains and CC roads, have substantially improved sanitation conditions and reduced the risk of disease.
