Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurates six Nagaravanams, calls for boosting eco-tourism
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurated six new urban forests, or Nagaravanams, to promote eco-tourism and environmental conservation. The initiative aims to provide green spaces for urban residents while creating employment opportunities for tribal youth.
Why it matters
This reflects a government strategy to balance urban development with environmental sustainability and rural economic growth.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday said that the government was focusing on bringing people closer to nature while creating livelihood opportunities for tribal youth through eco-tourism.
Virtually inaugurating six developed Nagaravanams (urban forests) from his camp office in Mangalagiri, Mr. Pawan Kalyan, who is also the Forest and Environment Minister, said that the number of urban forests in the State had increased to 25.
Developed across 304.60 hectares at a cost of around ₹13 crore, the urban forests at Bapatla, Chirala, Kotappakonda, Vinukonda, Piduguralla and Macherla were being developed as green spaces, offering walking and cycling tracks, children’s play areas and gym equipment.
Mr. Pawan Kalyan said the urban forests would serve as ‘green lungs’ for towns, providing clean air, greenery and pleasant surroundings while promoting well-being.
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