ELURU DISTRICT

Eluru, once a prominent seat of the Chalukya kings, has a new museum dedicated to showcasing its rich historical artifacts.[94] It is located at Goreela Badi on the eastern street of I-town and will feature copper plates from the 7th, 8th, and 9th centuries, discovered during excavations at Jain sites such as Gandigudem and Pulla. Additionally, idols from Chalukya period Jain temples, including those from Kota Sattemma and Peddintlamma temples, will be displayed. Efforts are also underway to move prehistoric tools from the Kakinada museum to Eluru; these tools, dating from the Paleolithic to Neolithic ages, were originally found in Pedavegi and Jangareddygudem. The new museum will seek permission to transfer Chalukya period inscriptions from Chennai, which document early Telugu usage.

* On December 4, 2020, Eluru experienced an outbreak of neurological symptoms, including seizures and loss of consciousness. Within three days, approximately 500 people were affected. Multidisciplinary teams from WHO and AIIMS, Mangalagiri were dispatched to investigate the outbreak.The team collected biological samples, including blood and urine, from 112 participants, comprising 103 cases (77 active cases and 26 recovered) and 9 controls.

* Water and food samples were also gathered to identify potential sources of contamination.Analysis revealed that Triazofos, an organophosphate pesticide, was present in 74% of blood samples and its metabolites in 98% of urine samples from affected individuals.Heavy metals, including lead and mercury, were within permissible limits, and no mycotoxins were detected in food samples. While municipal water sources were free of pesticides, household water contained Triazofos at an average concentration of 1.00 μg/L.

* The investigation concluded that Triazofos pesticide contamination in household drinking water was the likely cause of the outbreak. Recommendations included enhanced surveillance for residual pesticides in soil, water, and food, as well as an intersectoral approach involving government and public health agencies to identify contamination sources. Promoting rational pesticide use and conducting educational programs were also advised to prevent future outbreaks.

•The District having Historical temples, monuments, Kolleru Lake, Godavari River and there is lot of Tourism potentiality to generate income and create sizable employment to realties.Establishment of Tourism Budget Hotel at Dwaraka Tirumala, wayside amenities along with National Highway-5 i.e., Eluru, Bhimadole, Dubacharla and develop other way side amenities i.e., Jangareddygudem, to create facilities to the tourists.

• Establishment of Tourism Packages with linkage of important temples and tourist places and development of Godavari River side amenities i.e., Polavaram, Pattiseema. Development of ECO Tourism at Kolleru Lake and Koruturu, Polavaram Mandal, Munjuluru Water falls, Jalleru Jalasayam etc.