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Operation SWARNA to Restore Swarnamukhi River in Tirupati

3 September 20251 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYOperation SWARNAto RestoreSwarnamukhi Riverin Tirupati3 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Andhra Pradesh has launched Operation SWARNA, a large project to clear encroachments and restore the Swarnamukhi River around Tirupati. Encroachment has damaged the river’s natural flow and contributed to earlier flooding.

Key facts

  • Full form: Swarnamukhi Waterbody Action for River and Nala Awareness.
  • The river runs about 130 km eastwards from Pakala to the Bay of Bengal.
  • A drone survey will map the river from Thondavada to Srikalahasti.
  • A 50 metre belt on either side will be marked as protected.
  • The task force is led by TUDA (Tirupati Urban Development Authority) with the Irrigation, Survey and Revenue departments.

About the Swarnamukhi River

The river flows past Tirupati and Srikalahasti before meeting the Bay of Bengal. The task force is reported to get powers comparable to those of Hyderabad’s HYDRAA.

Exam angle

  • Know the expansion of SWARNA and the lead agency, TUDA.
  • The river’s course: Pakala to the Bay of Bengal, 130 km.
  • River restoration with boundary marking is a model for state-level questions on water-body protection.

Test yourself

1. Operation SWARNA aims to restore which river?

SWARNA stands for Swarnamukhi Waterbody Action for River and Nala Awareness.

2. Which agency leads the task force for Operation SWARNA?

TUDA leads the task force, supported by the Irrigation, Survey and Revenue departments.

3. How wide a protected zone will be marked on each side of the Swarnamukhi?

The project will mark 50 metres on either side of the river.

Sources: GKToday: Operation SWARNA

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