Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Opens Six Urban Forests to Boost Eco-Tourism
Andhra Pradesh has opened six new urban forests.
They are part of a government program called the Nagar Van Yojana.
The new forests bring the state’s total to 25.
They cover 305 hectares and cost Rs 13 crore to develop.
People will be able to walk, cycle, play, and exercise there.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan said the forests can help people enjoy nature.
He also said tourism can create jobs for tribal youth.
The projects include plans to promote visits to coastal, spiritual, and forest destinations.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan virtually inaugurated six urban forests under the Nagar Van Yojana.
The new projects bring Andhra Pradesh’s total urban forests to 25, up from 19.
The six forests cover 305 hectares and were developed at a cost of Rs 13 crore.
Facilities will include walking and cycling tracks, children’s play areas, and gym equipment.
Pawan Kalyan said eco-tourism could support tribal livelihoods and promote coastal, spiritual, and forest tourism.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the forests; the projects are intended to benefit visitors and tribal youth.
- What
- Six urban forests were inaugurated under the Nagar Van Yojana.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a date.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh; the article names Bapatla, Chirala, Kotappakonda, Vinukonda, Devarampadu, and Macherla in connection with tourism plans.
- Why
- The government aims to connect people with nature, expand tourism, and create livelihood opportunities for tribal youth.
Tourism and livelihoods
Nature protection
Developing tourism in forest and natural areas
Tourism and livelihoods
Pawan Kalyan said eco-tourism can expand tourism and create livelihood opportunities for tribal youth, including through the Velugodu Jungle Safari and Maredumilli trekking and aroma canopy walks.
Nature protection
He also emphasized connecting people with nature and preserving it as a gift for future generations; the article does not report a separate opposing position or specific environmental concerns.
- New urban forests
- Six
- Statewide total
- 25, up from 19
- Area covered
- 305 hectares
- Development cost
- Rs 13 crore
- Program
- Nagar Van Yojana
- Planned facilities
- Walking and cycling tracks, children’s play areas, and gym equipment
- Related publications released
- Wild Ornamental Plants of the Nallamala Forest of Andhra Pradesh and the Tree Translocation Manual