Assumed Charge as Board Member
Took charge as Member of the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, formally beginning the tenure at the APPCB office.
Documented missions
Clay Ganesh Idol Distribution 2025
Distribution of clay Ganesh idols to the Vizag public to promote an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi and reduce plaster-of-Paris idol immersion in water bodies.
Employee Grievance Redressal
Open grievance sessions with APPCB employees, receiving and recording departmental representations for redressal.
Pharma Gas Leak — Victim Interaction
Met and spoke with victims of a gas leak at a pharmaceutical company, reviewing the incident and the safety response on the ground.
Fishermen Meeting — Payakaraopeta
Meeting with fishermen from Payakaraopeta to discuss marine pollution management and its impact on coastal livelihoods.
Coastal Village Awareness Drive
Visited coastal villages across North Andhra to create awareness on marine pollution and environmental protection.
APPCB Board Meeting
Attended the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board meeting as Board Member.
Emergency Meeting on Vizag Air Spike
Called an emergency meeting at the APPCB Zonal Office over the spike in air pollution levels across Visakhapatnam.
Dy. CM Interaction with Industries
Participated in the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister's interaction with North Andhra industries at Vizag regarding industrial pollution.
Vizag Port Pollution Inspection
Inspected Vizag Port along with the Principal Secretary of EFS&T, the Chairman of APPCB and the Member Secretary of APPCB, and reviewed pollution control measures.
All-Departmental Review, Vijayawada
Attended the all-departmental review meeting at the APPCB Head Office, Vijayawada.
P. Gannavaram Industry Inspection
Inspected an industry in P. Gannavaram and interacted with local residents after receiving public complaints regarding pollution.
Bheemili Polluted Lake Action
Inspected a polluted lake in Bheemili constituency and ordered an inter-departmental enquiry. Immediate action was taken to remove the pollutants and ensure public safety.
Press Meet on Vizag Air Pollution
Addressed the press at the APPCB Zonal Office, Vizag, on the current air pollution status of the city.
ZLD Review — Dr. Reddy's FTO-11
Reviewed the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system at the Dr. Reddy's FTO-11 unit in Pydibheemavaram SEZ.
Clay Ganesh Idol Distribution 2026
Distributed clay Ganesha idols for an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 at the Vizag Collectorate, in the presence of the Vizag Collector and Vizag MP Shri Bharat.
ZLD Trial Run Inspection & Plantation
Monitored the ZLD trial run process and its operational efficiency at Dr. Reddy's Lab FTO-11 plant, Pydibhimavaram, along with the Srikakulam APPCB Executive Engineer. A Jamun (Black Plum) sapling was planted on the ZLD unit premises and instructions were issued to strictly adhere to the 33% green cover policy.
33% Green Cover Review — Pydibhimavaram SEZ
Reviewed the maintenance of 33% green cover by industries in Pydibhimavaram SEZ. As per the directives of the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Pawan Kalyan, instructions were issued to the environmental departments of these industries on planting native saplings and geo-tagging them for conservation.
Expired Medicines Cleared from the Krishna Riverbank
Within hours of the issue being reported, APPCB Vijayawada EE, Mr. Srinivas, and his team identified the location where expired medicines had been dumped. Approximately 4 kg of discarded and expired medicines were collected and sent to a CBMWTF for safe disposal.
Under the leadership of the Honourable Deputy CM, @PawanKalyan garu, APPCB is committed to a clean and safe environment.
Before
As reported in Eenadu: expired medicines dumped on the Krishna riverbank at Yanamalakuduru, Krishna district.
After
16 Sep 2026: the APPCB team collects the medicines at the site and sends them for safe disposal.
Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 at Rushikonda Beach
Participated as the Chief Guest at the Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar 5.0 programme organised by the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) at Rushikonda Beach.
The programme was conducted to raise public awareness about coastal cleanliness and environmental protection, while encouraging collective responsibility towards keeping our beaches clean and safeguarding the marine environment.
Source: post on X →Parawada Pharma City: Show-Cause Notices to 95 Industries
“The Development Movement for Protecting the Environment” is the main principle of Deputy Chief Minister Shri @PawanKalyan Garu.
- Inspections in Parawada Pharma City based on social media complaints.
- Sample collection in several areas; identification that untreated wastes are being released into rainwater drains.
- Show-cause notices to 95 industries within the Pharma City limits.
- Corrective actions directed by AP PCB.
- Order that hazardous wastes should be released only after proper treatment.
- Action as per regulations if hazardous wastes are released illegally.