Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Pawan Kalyan Opens Six-Acre Urban Forest in Pithapuram
Pawan Kalyan opened a new urban forest in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
The forest is six acres wide and cost about ₹1.83 crore.
The land used to be a dumping yard, but it was changed into a green public space.
It has many trees, a butterfly park, a pond and a small forest grown using the Miyawaki method.
One area has trees connected with the 27 nakshatras, or star groups.
Another area has plants linked to several Hindu deities.
The forest also has places for exercise, learning and recreation.
Pawan Kalyan asked officials to add more attractions so residents and visiting pilgrims can use it.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the Peethikapuravanam, also called Pithikapura Vanam, urban forest on Monday.
The six-acre facility was developed at a cost of about ₹1.83 crore under the Central government’s Nagar Van Yojana.
The site, formerly a dumping yard, now includes Nakshatra Vanam, Shiva Panchayatana Vanam, a Miyawaki plantation, butterfly park and central pond.
The forest also has lawns, an open-air amphitheatre, gazebo, open gym, cafeteria, entrance plaza and parking facilities.
Pawan Kalyan inaugurated a walking track and open gym at Maisamma Cheruvu in FK Palem and directed officials to further develop the forest.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Forest and Environment Minister K. Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the facility, with government and forest officials attending.
- What
- A six-acre urban forest was inaugurated, and a walking track and open gym were opened at Maisamma Cheruvu.
- When
- Monday, during Pawan Kalyan’s tour of the Pithapuram constituency after returning from Kerala.
- Where
- Peethikapuravanam in Pithapuram and Maisamma Cheruvu in FK Palem, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The project was intended to create greenery, recreation, fitness facilities and opportunities for residents, pilgrims and students to connect with nature.
- Forest size
- About six acres
- Development cost
- About ₹1.83 crore
- Funding scheme
- Central government’s Nagar Van Yojana
- Former land use
- A dumping yard
- Main features
- Nakshatra Vanam, Shiva Panchayatana Vanam, Miyawaki plantation, butterfly park and central pond
- Miyawaki plantation
- Spread over 70 cents
- Statewide programme
- Eighteen urban forests were recently opened across Andhra Pradesh at a reported total cost of ₹36 crore
