Pawan Kalyan Orders Urgent Crackdown on Godavari River Pollution Ahead of 2027 Religious Festival
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan inspected pollution hotspots along the Godavari River and ordered urgent measures to stop plastic waste, sewage, and industrial discharge ahead of the 2027 Pushkaralu festival in Rajamahendravaram. The government plans audits, infrastructure upgrades, a task force, and additional funding to restore river health before millions of pilgrims arrive.
During the inspection, Pawan Kalyan reviewed the worsening pollution levels in the river and expressed concern over the discharge of nearly 55 million liters of untreated sewage and industrial effluents into the water body every day. He instructed officials to carry out a complete audit of all pollution sources affecting the river and ordered the preparation of a comprehensive six-month action plan aimed at eliminating contamination before the festival begins.
The Deputy Chief Minister also called for the formation of a dedicated task force to monitor river conservation efforts and ensure strict implementation of pollution-control measures. He stressed the need for immediate administrative coordination to prevent environmental damage during the upcoming religious event, which is expected to witness a massive influx of pilgrims from across the country.
Exclusive visuals :
Deputy Chief Minister, JanaSena Chief Shri Pawan Kalyan garu @PawanKalyan traveled by boat from Godavari Pushkara Ghat to Kotilingala Ghat and personally checked the pollution along the Godavari river and the Pushkara arrangements!#PawanKalyanAneNenu pic.twitter.com/0KLUntbTBVRead More India Delivers 134 Vehicles to Sri Lanka Police in Major Security Boost for Northern Province— JanaSena Party (@JanaSenaParty) May 25, 2026
In addition to pollution-control measures, Pawan Kalyan sought an additional allocation of Rs 100 crore to strengthen river-cleaning operations and infrastructure development linked to the festival preparations. He also promoted the use of biodegradable materials for religious rituals in an effort to reduce plastic waste entering the river ecosystem.
Officials were further instructed to ensure high-quality execution of all infrastructure and environmental protection works connected to the event. The inspection highlighted growing concerns over river pollution and underscored the government’s push to restore the Godavari River before one of the region’s largest religious gatherings in 2027.

Comment List