Pawan calls for special initiatives

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has raised concerns over the worsening environmental and health issues in villages due to increasing solid and liquid wastes. He emphasised the need for special initiatives on waste management, advocating for a scientific approach to tackle the problem.
In a directive issued on Sunday, Pawan Kalyan instructed officers from Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and the Swachh Andhra Corporation to develop an initiative that involves collaboration between voluntary organisations, local communities, and governmental bodies.
This initiative is to be implemented specifically in the Pithapuram and Bhimavaram constituencies with a detailed plan. He stressed the importance of raising public awareness about maintaining cleanliness in villages and educating residents on effective recycling methods for household waste.
Additionally, he proposed the selection of environmentally conscious individuals as Eco Warriors to actively participate in this programme.
Pawan Kalyan highlighted that the issue of dumping yards is prevalent not only in cities and towns but also in major panchayats. He recounted his observations of the severe dumping yard problem in Bhimavaram town and noted the adverse effects on neighbouring villages due to unsanitary conditions. He called for the Panchayat Raj and Municipal departments to coordinate closely on waste management and address the issues related to dumping yards. He emphasised the need to cease the practice of dumping garbage along riverbanks, canals, and ponds.
SLRM Project Director C. Srinivasan presented a report on village waste management and proposed organizing public awareness programs to address the issue.