Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Dinakar Prioritizes Kolleru Lake Protection in Eluru
Lanka Dinakar, a important official, had a meeting in Eluru to talk about how to make the district better.
He said protecting Kolleru Lake, which is a special wetland, is very important.
He told the officials to follow the rules about not building on the lake and to keep the water clean.
He also wants to help the birds that live there and the fishermen who work in the lake.
They talked about making schools and hospitals better and providing clean water to everyone.
Dinakar wants Eluru to be a model district by 2047, following the goals of Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra.
Lanka Dinakar directed officials to prioritize the protection of Kolleru Lake, a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.
Strict implementation of Supreme Court and High Court directions on encroachments and prevention of pollution from aquaculture waste.
Action plan for 10,425.99 acres of de-notified land based on the Sukumar Committee recommendations.
Protecting the habitat of 189 species of resident and migratory birds and improving livelihoods of over 14,000 fishermen.
Reviewed rural development initiatives, health sector improvements, and education quality enhancements.
- Who
- Lanka Dinakar, Chairman of the Twenty-Point Programme Implementation Committee (Viksit Bharat–Swarna Andhra)
- What
- Review of Central and State flagship programmes and directives for Eluru district development
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Eluru District Collectorate
- Why
- To make Eluru a model district by prioritizing Kolleru Lake protection, quality education, healthcare, safe drinking water, and rural infrastructure
Environmental Conservation
Economic Development
Kolleru Lake Protection
Environmental Conservation
Strict implementation of Supreme Court and High Court directions on encroachments and prevention of pollution from aquaculture waste.
Economic Development
Balancing conservation efforts with the economic activities of local fishermen and aquaculture industries.
- Kolleru Lake
- Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
- De-notified Land
- 10,425.99 acres
- Bird Species
- 189 (resident and migratory)
- Fishermen
- Over 14,000
- Programmes Reviewed
- Central and State flagship programmes
- Key Initiatives
- Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Aajeevika Guarantee Mission (Gramin), Jal Jeevan Mission, AMRUT, Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres