Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman P. Krishnaiah has advocated for the installation of drinking water ATMs and refilling stations to discourage the use of plastic bottles during the Godavari Pushkarams-2027. During a review meeting in Rajamahendravaram on Saturday, he urged officials to develop a comprehensive action plan to eliminate plastic materials from the event.
Mr. Krishnaiah specifically directed officials to find sustainable alternatives to plastic bags, glasses, and plates used for Annadaanam programmes and puja materials. He suggested that food and buttermilk be served on banana-leaf plates instead of plastic. Additionally, representatives from packaged drinking water companies have been asked to explore non-plastic alternatives for the event.
The meeting was attended by East Godavari District Collector Ch. Kirthi and Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation Commissioner Rahul Meena, both of whom assured that an action plan would be prepared. APPCB Member Secretary Saravanan and other officials were also present during the briefing.
