As per the Government Orders cited and the directions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, the third Saturday of every month is being observed as “Swachha Andhra Day” across all districts, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Rural Local Bodies (RLBs), and Government institutions — to promote cleanliness, public health, and citizen participation.

Under the Swarna Andhra – Swachha Andhra (SASA) programme for April 2026, the State-level event will be held on 18.04.2026 at Nidadavole, East Godavari District with the theme “Jalam – Jeevam” (Water is Life). All districts are requested to organize focused, result-oriented activities aimed at strengthening water conservation, improving water resource management, promoting reuse of treated water, and enhancing community participation in sustainable water practices.

April 2026 SASA Activities

💧 Suggested Activities – “Jalam – Jeevam”
💧 Revival, repair & activation of rainwater harvesting structures in public & private buildings
🏞️ Identification, protection & cleanliness drives for lakes, tanks, ponds & other water bodies
♻️ Expansion of used-water (greywater) management systems – soak pits, drainage channels & reuse arrangements
🚰 Promotion of treated wastewater reuse for parks, construction, flushing & non-potable purposes
📢 Community awareness campaigns on water conservation, responsible usage & water budgeting
📋 Water audits in government buildings, schools, public institutions to assess usage & identify conservation measures
📊 Monitor changes in groundwater levels & soil moisture conditions using spatial & field data
🧹 Cleaning drives for drains & water bodies to prevent stagnation & improve environmental hygiene
🏡 Encourage decentralized wastewater management at household & community levels
🤝 Promote participation of citizens, SHGs, RWAs, farmers, youth groups & educational institutions
🔄 Ensure convergence among MA&UD, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development, Irrigation, Ground Water Dept, Rural Water Supply, Health Dept & other line departments

📌 Implementation & Reporting Guidelines
  • Ensure participation of all District and Zonal Special Officers.
  • Assign the Chief Planning Officer (CPO) as the District Nodal Officer for monitoring and reporting through the SASA App.
  • Encourage inter-departmental coordination among all concerned departments.
  • Involve citizens, RWAs, SHGs, NGOs, educational institutions, and community organizations in planning and execution.
  • Focus on measurable outcomes (see metrics below).
  • Submit activity-wise documentation, success stories, and best practices through photographs, video reels, and geo-tagged evidence on the SASA platform.

📊 Focus on measurable outcomes:

✅ Functional RWH structures revived/created
✅ Water bodies cleaned & protected
✅ Greywater management systems established
✅ Treated wastewater reuse extent
✅ Reduction in water stagnation issues
✅ Citizen participation & feedback

📢 Directives to all District Collectors

All District Collectors are requested to ensure effective execution of the above activities on 18.04.2026 and encourage maximum public participation. Necessary instructions may be issued to all concerned departments, institutions, and local bodies. Further, District Collectors are requested to convene planning and coordination meetings in advance to ensure participation of all line departments, ULBs/RLBs, institutions, schools, sanitation workers, and public representatives. The outcomes shall be documented and reported with photographs, video reels, and activity-wise metrics.

🌱 Convergence for impact — Ensure seamless coordination among MA&UD, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development, Irrigation Department, Ground Water Department, Rural Water Supply, Health Department, and other line departments for a holistic, mission-mode implementation of water conservation and sanitation initiatives.