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CM Naidu Urges Andhra Pradesh to Plant Saplings for a Greener State
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:00
CM Naidu Urges Andhra Pradesh to Plant Saplings for a Greener State
- •Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called on all five crore residents to plant saplings to achieve a greener state, emphasizing collective responsibility in the Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra program.
- •Naidu highlighted Tirumala's 80 percent green cover as an inspiration, urging other parts of the state to emulate this level of greenery.
- •The Chief Minister expressed concern over the discharge of pollutants into the Krishna and Godavari rivers, noting the adverse impact on downstream communities relying on the water for drinking.
- •Naidu stressed that cleanliness extends beyond personal hygiene to include health and purity of thought, promoting a holistic approach to sanitation.
- •The Swachhandhra Corporation, established to implement cleanliness initiatives, signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur to study and strengthen Net Zero concepts in educational institutions.
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urged everyone to join the Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra (Clean Andhra, Golden Andhra) programme and take responsibility for planting saplings to achieve a green state.
The Swachhandhra Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Kanpur regarding the Net Zero concept to study innovative approaches and strengthen cleanliness initiatives.
CM Naidu flagged the discharge of pollutants into the Krishna and Godavari rivers, warning that downstream residents who use the water for drinking could face severe impacts.