Wed Nov 06 15:15:33 UTC 2024: ## Padayatra for Clean Tungabhadra River Kicks Off in Sringeri
**Shivamogga, November 6, 2024** – A 10-day padayatra aimed at raising awareness about the importance of clean rivers commenced in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru district, on Wednesday. The initiative, organized by the Paryavaran Trust, saw participation from residents, environmentalists, and students.
The march, which began with the lighting of a lamp by Bharathi Tirtha Swamy of Sringeri Sharada Peetha, will conclude in Harihar, Davangere district, on November 15th. Speaking at the inauguration, the Swamy stressed the importance of keeping water bodies clean.
B.M. Kumaraswamy, President of the Paryavaran Trust, explained that the padayatra aims to raise awareness about the crucial need for clean rivers. He emphasized the threat posed by polluted water, stating it as a major source of diseases.
The padayatra will continue in two phases, with the second phase extending to Kishkinda in Koppal district. Among the dignitaries present at the inauguration were Uttar Pradesh-based social worker Uma Shankar Pandey, former Minister D.N. Jeevaraj, and Nirmala Tunga Abhiyana leader Girish Patel.
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