Collector Apoorva Bharat and SP G. Bindu Madhav assesses the 77th Republic Day parade in Kakinada town on Monday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
A survey of the entire Godavari delta, nestled between the Coringa and Kolleru ecosystems, will soon be carried out at an estimated cost of ₹ 13.42 crore to map the changes in the geography of the delta, East Godavari District Collector Y. Megha Swaroop announced during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Government Arts Day Camp on Monday.
The In-Charge District Collector said, “An aerial survey and ranging (LiDAR) of the Godavari delta will be carried out in 2026. Tenders will also be floated for repairs to the Sir Arthur Cotton barrage across the Godavari river at Dowleswaram at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore.”
On the road ahead in 2026, Mr. Megha Swaroop said that the renovation of the century-old Havelock Bridge is underway under the Akhanda Godavari Tourism Project in Rajamahendravaram at a cost of ₹ 94.44 crores.
Mr. Swaroop also announced that by the end of the year, a fleet of 50 electric buses out of 100 approved by the state government will be deployed for public transport in East Godavari district.
On Innovation through Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, he said that at least 42 start-ups have been recommended for the incubation stage in the last year. On sand mining along the banks of the Godavari river, Mr. Swaroop claimed that 77 sand sections are in operation in the entire district.
In Kakinada, Chief Collector Apoorva Bharat announced in his Republic Day speech; “As many as eight pacts have been signed to attract investments of ₹ 58,850 crore to set up various industries in the district during the CII-Visakhapatnam summit in 2025. At least ₹ 70 crore is being spent for the construction of Flatted Factory complexes at five locations – Jaggampeta, Piramthavarnkamúd, Sharamthavarama district.
In West Godavari, District Collector Chadalavada Nagarani said 63,995 acres of the 1.32 lakh acres under aquaculture in the district have been registered and regulated.
Published – 26 Jan 2026 20:01 IST
