On June 6, 2026, environmentalist Rajendra Singh, alongside Jal Biradari national convenor Bolisetty Satyanarayana and fellow activists, marked World Environment Day by urging immediate action to safeguard Anakapalli district's delicate ecosystems. Their visit included key locations such as Kondakarla Ava, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Andhra Pradesh, where they emphasized the need for wetland conservation. At Panchadharla hill, ongoing mining activities raised alarms about the loss of green cover, potentially impacting local ecology and rainfall. Concerns also surfaced regarding pollution affecting the ancient Uma Dharma Lingeshwara Swamy temple and the encroachment on Aava Khandam, a vital groundwater recharge zone. Farmers voiced their challenges, citing inadequate prices for their crops and the financial strain linked to environmental degradation. Singh asserted that development should not compromise environmental integrity, calling on authorities to implement measures that protect the region's ecological and cultural heritage.