Pushkaralu funds should be used to curb Godavari pollution, says activist

Activists have urged authorities to allocate Pushkaralu festival funds toward reducing pollution in the Godavari river. The 12-year event, observed across sacred water bodies, presents an opportunity to address environmental degradation in the river.

Concerns have been raised about the Godavari's increasing contamination from industrial discharge and urban waste. Environmental groups suggest that portions of the festival's budget could be redirected to implement pollution-control measures and river cleanup initiatives.