Archive · 2 Jun 2025
CM Naidu Orders Action to Protect Kolleru Lake, Boost Green Cover
The Chief Minister wants to protect Kolleru Lake from pollution and ensure its water flows freely.
He's ordered officials to clean up the water entering the lake and remove anything blocking the river.
He also mentioned that many people around the lake have faced problems for years and that the government is trying to find solutions that help both the environment and the people.
The state is also planning to plant a lot of trees to increase the green cover across the state.
CM Naidu emphasized protecting Kolleru Lake's environment.
He ordered the removal of encroachments on Upputeru, which carries water from Kolleru.
Officials were instructed to treat drain waters and desilt Upputeru.
The CM noted hardships faced by around three lakh people in the Kolleru region.
A massive tree-planting drive across the State will launch on June 5th.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and government officials.
- What
- A review meeting about the protection of Kolleru Lake and resolving issues faced by locals.
- When
- The meeting was held on Monday, June 2, 2025.
- Where
- The Secretariat
- Why
- To address environmental concerns, resolve local issues, and promote green cover.
Prior Administration's Performance
Current Administration's Stance
Actions taken by the YSRCP government
Prior Administration's Performance
The YSRCP government had done nothing to sort out the issues faced by the people and for protecting the lake.
Current Administration's Stance
The current government is working to resolve the issues faced by the people and protecting the lake.
- Published Date
- June 2, 2025
- Location of focus
- Kolleru Lake
- People facing hardships in Kolleru region
- Around 3 lakh
- Current green cover in the state
- 30.50%
- Target number of saplings for tree-planting drive
- 1 crore
- Goal to increase green cover
- 37% by 2033 and 50% by 2047