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Cleaning Godavari a challenge ahead of 2027 Pushkarams

The Godavari River, revered as Akhanda Godavari, has been declared unsuitable for drinking and bathing due to severe contamination from industrial effluents and untreated sewage. This environmental crisis threatens the livelihoods of approximately four lakh residents, particularly traditional fisherfolk who have been forced to abandon the river. The situation is critical ahead of the 2027 Pushkarams, a significant religious event, highlighting the urgent need for environmental restoration efforts.