Archive · 12 Sep 2026
University Launches Women’s Safety Survey Ahead of Godavari Pushkaralu
Adikavi Nannaya University is asking women about places and situations where they feel unsafe.
The survey includes problems such as harassment, stalking, theft and poor lighting.
It also asks whether women report problems and whether officials help them.
University teams will study the answers and share them with the police and district administration.
The work is being done before Godavari Pushkaralu, a large religious gathering.
Students will be trained to help visitors at the river and temples.
They will also guide people to food, water and health services.
Officials may advise visitors not to carry much cash or wear valuable gold ornaments.
Adikavi Nannaya University is conducting a women’s safety survey in Rajamahendravaram with NGOs and the East Godavari district administration.
The survey examines risks including harassment, stalking, assault, robbery, poor lighting, unsafe public spaces and limited police visibility.
Researchers are studying when and where women feel unsafe, whether incidents are reported, and how authorities respond.
Survey findings will be shared with district officials and police to help improve women’s safety during Godavari Pushkaralu.
Students and volunteers will assist devotees with river bathing, temple visits, health services and safety advisories during the June 26–July 7, 2027 event.
- Who
- Adikavi Nannaya University, students, NGOs, the East Godavari district administration and other participating organizations are involved.
- What
- A women’s safety survey and planned safety audit are being conducted, alongside preparations to assist devotees during Godavari Pushkaralu.
- When
- Godavari Pushkaralu is scheduled for June 26 through July 7, 2027; the survey and preparations are taking place beforehand.
- Where
- The women’s safety survey is being conducted in Rajamahendravaram, in the erstwhile Godavari districts.
- Why
- To identify women’s safety risks, improve official responses and help ensure the pilgrimage is held incident-free.
- Event
- Godavari Pushkaralu
- Event dates
- June 26–July 7, 2027
- Expected turnout
- Around 8–10 crore devotees
- Survey location
- Rajamahendravaram
- Survey focus
- Personal safety risks, unsafe conditions, reporting patterns and official responses
- Lead institution
- Adikavi Nannaya University
- Suggested advisories
- Avoid wearing gold ornaments, carrying large amounts of cash and travel without identity cards