Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Bhadrachalam Turns Garbage Dump Into Green Pilgrim Zone
A part of Bhadrachalam near the river used to be covered with garbage.
It smelled bad and made the area unpleasant for pilgrims.
Officials and panchayat workers removed the waste and cleaned the site.
They planted about 10,000 young trees and plants there.
The planting covered five acres and took place over 10 months.
The former dumping area is now greener and more pleasant.
Officials have accepted responsibility for protecting and maintaining the plants.
Residents and devotees hope everyone will continue working together to keep Bhadrachalam clean.
Around 10,000 saplings were planted across five acres over 10 months.
The Godavari embankment site had previously been an unofficial garbage dumping ground.
Panchayat staff helped remove accumulated waste and clean the surroundings.
The initiative aimed to improve conditions for temple devotees and Godavari bathers.
Residents and devotees welcomed the transformation and called for continued cooperation to sustain it.
- Who
- Bhadrachalam Sub-Collector Mrinal Shreshtha, other officials, panchayat staff, residents and devotees were involved in or affected by the initiative.
- What
- A former unofficial dumping site was cleaned and converted into a green space with around 10,000 saplings.
- When
- The transformation took place over the last 10 months.
- Where
- Along the Godavari River embankment in Bhadrachalam, near the Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy temple and bathing ghats.
- Why
- The initiative was intended to provide a cleaner, more pleasant environment for devotees and improve the appearance of Bhadrachalam.
- Location
- Godavari River embankment, Bhadrachalam
- Former use
- Unofficial garbage dumping ground
- Area developed
- Five acres
- Saplings planted
- Around 10,000
- Project duration
- 10 months
- Cleanup support
- Panchayat staff assisted with garbage removal
- Maintenance
- Officials took responsibility for protecting and maintaining the greenery
