Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Farmers Transform Lambasingi into Flower Valley
Farmers from different areas are growing beautiful flowers in Lambasingi, a place in Visakhapatnam.
They bring plants and seeds from other cities to grow flowers like Gerbera, Marigold, and Roses.
Tourists visit these farms, pay a small fee, and buy flowers.
The government is also helping farmers grow Marigold in a big area called Paderu.
This helps the farmers earn money and is a good alternative to illegal activities.
The climate in Lambasingi is perfect for growing these special flowers, which can be sold for good prices.
A special project called 'Araku Bouquet' is promoting flower farming as a profitable business for poor tribal farmers.
Farmers from Narsipatnam and Anakapalli are growing local and exotic flowers in Lambasingi, attracting tourists.
They grow various flowers like Gerbera, Marigold, Dahlia, Chrysanthemums, and Roses, sourced from cities like Nagpur and Bengaluru.
Tourists pay ₹30 to visit the farms, take photographs, and buy flowers.
A pilot project in Paderu involves 150 farmers growing Marigold on 50 hectares, with the government paying ₹3,000 per 50 cents.
The region's climate is suitable for exotic flowers like Gladiolus and Tulips, offering high-value crops for tribal farmers.
- Who
- Lease-hold farmers from Narsipatnam, Anakapalli, and other plain areas
- What
- Growing local and exotic flowers in Lambasingi to attract tourists and promote floriculture
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Lambasingi, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To turn the region into a valley of flowers, provide alternative livelihoods, and meet state demand for exotic flowers
- Location
- Lambasingi, Visakhapatnam
- Farmers' Origin
- Narsipatnam, Anakapalli, and other plain areas
- Flowers Grown
- Gerbera, Marigold, Dahlia, Chrysanthemums, Roses, Tulips, Gladiolus
- Tourist Entry Fee
- ₹30 per head
- Pilot Project
- Marigold cultivation in Paderu (50 hectares, 150 farmers)
- Farmer Compensation
- ₹3,000 per 50 cents
- Initiative
- Araku Bouquet