Threat of Water Scarcity and Pollution in the Godavari River Region-A Study Analysis

Abstract

Subbaraju Alluri and Dr. Gayatri Alluri

This article is a small portion of broader research on the Godavari river tourism. Rivers in Andhra Pradesh are facing severe fluctuations due to water scarcity and pollution risks. Godavari is the second-longest river, containing huge river basin, stood first in India by culturally in rich heterogeneous inhabitants. The universe of the study is the end flowing area of 220 kilometers from ‘Eastern Ghats to Bay of Bengal’ covering two regions with in the Andhra Pradesh. The present study is focused on temple, eco and rural areas of tourism in the Godavari river region places. Estimated annual tourist population is six lacks and the aggregate sample size is 600. The interview schedule was used as an instrument for the collection of data during the field survey. The present study includes a collection of primary data. Regardless of the tourists’ level of education is noted to agree on the water scarcity and pollution leads to severe negative impact on river tourism.

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