Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Industrial Pollution Sparks Public Outcry in Godavari Districts
In the East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh, people are very worried about pollution from factories.
They say the air and water are dirty, and it's making them sick and affecting their daily lives.
A big paper mill has been causing problems for a long time, and new ethanol plants are also making bad smells.
The government has told officials to fix these problems, but people are still upset.
They say the factories promised jobs and clean operations but didn't keep their promises.
Some factories have been told to use special filters to reduce the bad smells, and people are being asked to report any pollution they see.
Residents in East and West Godavari districts allege industrial pollution is harming their health and livelihoods.
A paper mill in Rajamahendravaram has been blamed for air pollution and effluent discharge into the Godavari River.
Ethanol plants in Gokavaram and Kanavaram villages face opposition due to severe odour and proposed expansions.
Quarrying and crusher units in Rowthulapudi mandal are causing dust pollution and damaging village roads.
The Kakinada district pollution control board has issued 266 notices to industries for pollution violations and directed the ethanol plant to install biofilters.
- Who
- Residents of East and West Godavari districts, Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Public concern over industrial pollution affecting health, livelihoods, and quality of life
- When
- Ongoing issue with recent public hearings and government intervention
- Where
- East and West Godavari districts, including Rajamahendravaram, Gokavaram mandal, Rowthulapudi mandal, Kakinada Rural, and U. Kothapalli mandals
- Why
- Industrial activities including paper mills, ethanol plants, quarries, and other factories are alleged to be causing significant pollution
- Location
- East and West Godavari districts, Andhra Pradesh
- Primary Industries Involved
- Paper mill, ethanol plants, quarries, edible oil industries, fertilizer factories
- Key Pollution Types
- Air pollution, water pollution, foul odour, dust pollution
- Notices Issued
- 266 notices to industries for pollution violations (Jan-Jul)
- Government Response
- Deputy CM directed officials to take stringent measures
- Resident Complaints
- Health issues, low wages, damaged roads, pollution during public hearings
- Proposed Industry Expansion
- Ethanol plant expansion opposed by residents
- Pollution Control Measures
- Biofilters directed for ethanol plant, public reporting encouraged