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By 5:30 am, on 5th June 2026, the village volunteers gathered at Kuntalacheruvu (CPWS tank) to clean up plastic, alcohol glass and plastic bottles dumped in the drinking water and surroundings by anti-social elements. Atleast 13 villagers participated in this; segregated recyclable plastic & glass and immediately sent for recycling. The rest was dumped at panchayat's dump shed.

Kovvali, June 6, 2026 - To promote eco-friendly practices and reduce plastic waste, Gramadeep Trust has established a Village Steel Bank in Kovvali Village, Eluru District.

In memory of Late Sri Vadlapatla Sambasiva Rao and Smt. Indira Devi, their family donated 500 steel plates and 500 steel tumblers, worth approximately ₹1 lakh, for community use during functions and gatherings.

The donation was presented by Smt. Kasaraneni Padmavathi and Smt. Vadlapatla Radha, with the support of Sri Kasaraneni Sambasiva Rao, who handed over the steel utensils to Dr. Manohari Velamati, Founder of Gramadeep Trust, in the presence of village elders and women.

Gramadeep Trust thanked the donor family for supporting its mission of building a cleaner, greener, and plastic-free Kovvali.

Gramadeep Dr. Manohari invited as one of the key speakers at Lions Multiple District AP State Women Symposium at Visakhapatnam on 2nd May 2026 to inspire by sharing her experiences and lessons learnt from her life's journey. The other speakers include Palasa MLA Smt Gowthu Sireesha and Andhra Medical College Principal, Smt. Sandhya Devi. 

The two-day Andhra LiFE for Nature Summit 2026 was organized during 17-18 March at Hyatt Place, Vijayawada, bringing together state leaders, environmental experts, and policymakers to chart a sustainable future for Andhra Pradesh. Themed "Sahaja – Jeevan – Vidhanam: Mainstreaming LiFE for a Regenerative Future in Andhra Pradesh," the summit was being organized by CMS VATAVARAN in collaboration with The Habitats Trust, with support from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), IUCN #NatureForAll, UN Environment Programme India, and the World Food Programme India. In Andhra Pradesh, Gramadeep Trust supported in organizing it as a knowledge partner. 

Gramadeep Trust organized a special summer holiday programme featuring the screening of the Telugu film, Committee Kurrollu on April 18, 2026, at Spoorthi Vanam, Kovvali, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. The programme highlighted themes of rural life, community cooperation, youth responsibility, and positive social change. Gramadeep Trust thanked the local schools, community members, volunteers, and supporters who contributed to the successful conduct of the event.

The medicinal and fruit garden developed in September 2021 at the Primary Health Centre, Gopannapalem, Denduluru mandal, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh by Gramadeep Charitable Trust in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board, continues to flourish.

During a visit by the Gramadeep team on March 22, 2026, the garden showcased a rich diversity of fruit-bearing and medicinal plants, reflecting the success of the community-led biodiversity initiative. Developed with partial support received through the State Biodiversity Award, the project stands as a model of environmental conservation, public health, and collective community effort.

As part of its long-standing tradition of promoting communal harmony, Gramadeep Trust visited the mosque near Kalakalamma Cheruvu in Kovvali on March 21, 2026, during Ramzan prayers to extend greetings and distribute sweets to Muslim brothers and sisters. The team shared cakes and homemade halwa, exchanged warm wishes, and interacted with community elders and the Imam. The visit reflected Gramadeep’s continued commitment to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and harmony among all faiths in the village.