New Delhi, June 16 -- Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday said he met Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav and discussed several proposals, including additional financial support through centrally sponsored schemes, sea protection measures, pollution mitigation in the Godavari river, and tiger conservation initiatives in the state.

Addressing the media in Delhi after the meeting, Kalyan said the Andhra Pradesh government had made seven to eight requests to the Union Minister, seeking assistance in strengthening environmental protection and conservation efforts.

"One is about seeking additional financial support through centrally sponsored schemes regarding sea protection law and ...