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Andhra Pradesh Collector Calls for Plastic-Free Future to Achieve Swarnandhra

Summary

  • Andhra Pradesh government organizes Swarnandhra Swachh Andhra program
  • Collector urges residents to segregate waste, use alternatives to plastic
  • Vijayawada mayor praises sanitation workers for city's national accolades
Andhra Pradesh Collector Calls for Plastic-Free Future to Achieve Swarnandhra

As of August 23rd, 2025, the Andhra Pradesh government is actively working towards the goal of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and "Swarnandhra" (Golden Andhra) through its Swarnandhra Swachh Andhra program. NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha recently participated in the program at Jayanti village, where he stressed the importance of a healthy Andhra Pradesh as the first step in realizing these ambitious goals.

Lakshmisha urged residents to segregate their garbage, shift to alternatives to plastic, use vermicompost, and keep drains clean. He also emphasized the need for public awareness about measures to prevent seasonal diseases. In a similar program in Vijayawada, Chief Commissioner of Land Administration G. Jayalakshmi praised the municipal corporation's efforts, led by Commissioner Dhyanachandra H.M. and Mayor R. Bhagyalakshmi, to prevent water stagnation and promote the use of jute and cloth bags.

Bhagyalakshmi, who is also the NTR District In-Charge Officer, acknowledged the crucial role of sanitation workers in the city's national-level accolades and called for public cooperation in keeping the city clean. Dhyanachandra outlined the corporation's steps to ensure free flow of water into canals, prevent vector-borne diseases, and educate people about the harmful effects of plastic.

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FAQ

The Swarnandhra Swachh Andhra program is an initiative by the Andhra Pradesh government to promote cleanliness and sustainability in the state, as part of the larger goals of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and "Swarnandhra" (Golden Andhra).
According to the article, the Vijayawada municipal corporation, led by Commissioner Dhyanachandra H.M. and Mayor R. Bhagyalakshmi, has taken various measures to prevent water stagnation, control vector-borne diseases, and educate people about the harmful effects of plastic, which have earned the city national recognition.
Lakshmisha called for residents to actively participate in the Swarnandhra Swachh Andhra program by segregating their garbage, shifting to alternatives to plastic, using vermicompost, and keeping drains clean, as well as being aware of measures to prevent seasonal diseases.

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