Swachha Andhra–Swarna Andhra drive to focus on water conservation - The HinduPublished - April 18, 2026 12:53 am IST - Visakhapatnam:Visakhapatnam District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore has directed officials across departments to ensure the effective conduct of the Swachha Andhra–Swarna Andhra programme on Saturday, themed “Jalam… Jeevam” (Water is Life). Emphasising water conservation, efficient utilisation, reuse of treated water and public participation, he called for strict implementation of the action plan. In orders issued on Friday, the Collector stressed restoration of rainwater harvesting systems, cleaning of tanks and canals, expansion of greywater management, and water audits in public institutions. Progress is to be documented with photographs, videos and data, and uploaded on the SASA (Swachha Andhra–Swarna Andhra) application.Published - April 18, 2026 12:53 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }