Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurates six Nagaravanams, calls for boosting eco-tourism

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan participated in the inauguration of Nagaravanams in virtual mode from Mangalagiri in Guntur district on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

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.