APPCB chief calls for pollution-free State

 

Yoga event at Manthena Arogyalayam. Photo | Express

Andhra Pradesh

APPCB chief calls for pollution-free State

Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Week celebrations in Amaravati on Sunday, he urged citizens to promote greenery and protect the environment.

Express News Service

Updated:16th Jun, 2025 at 9:07 AM

VIJAYAWADA: AP Pollution Control Board Chairman P Krishnayya lauded the pollution-free operations of Manthena Satyanarayana Raju Arogyalayam and highlighted yoga’s benefits for physical and mental well-being.

Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Week celebrations in Amaravati on Sunday, he urged citizens to promote greenery and protect the environment.

The constitution under part IV A, Article 51 A (g) has declared that it shall be the fundamental duty of a citizen of India " to protect and improve the natural! Environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures".

The week-long yoga training, supported by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy under the ‘Yoga Samavesh’ initiative, saw 1,237 registrations — 551 women and 686 men.

Dr Manthena Satyanarayana Raju led the sessions and explained yoga’s role in holistic health. Former MP Gokaraju Ganga Raju and Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar also took part.

[6/17, 6:47 PM] Dr. AMAR NATH GIRI: Currently, Andhra Pradesh has a green cover of 30.05%, with forest areas spanning 23% of the State’s landmass. Mr. Naidu noted that past regimes had planted trees only for ‘photo opportunities’, while the current administration is committed to bringing in a measurable impact.

[6/17, 6:48 PM] Dr. AMAR NATH GIRI: The Chief Minister, joined by Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, launched a massive one-crore tree plantation drive and pledged to raise 5.58 crore saplings by the Environment Day next year.

[6/17, 6:48 PM] Dr. AMAR NATH GIRI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced an ambitious plan to increase the green cover in the State to 37% by 2029 and 50% by 2047, saying that “those who do not plant trees have no right to expect clean air.”

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan participating in World Environment Day celebrations at Anathavaram in Guntur district on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement