'Whichever country grows with nature, that country will last forever. Development achieved along with nature is permanent' said Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Forest, Environment Minister Pawan Kalyan. Our heritage is not just the buildings we built, but the nature we saved. 18 newly developed urban forests, eco parks and community based eco tourism projects in the state were inaugurated virtually from the Mangalagiri camp office on Wednesday. State ministers Anam Ramnarayana Reddy garu, Anagani Satyaprasad garu and Savitha garu participated in this program virtually.
On this occasion, Pawan Kalyan garu is speaking "In the present moment where cities and towns are expanding rapidly, these urban forests are working as green lungs for the cities.. Save the environmental balance. Along with the central government's 'Nagara Vana Yojana' funds, Rs. collecting local funds. We prepared this project with a huge expense of 36 crores. Each city forest in an area of about 50 hectares, Rs. Built with a cost of 2 crores. In Koduru, Kailasagiri, Madanapalle, specially red sandalwood protection parks have been arranged. To demonstrate our ancient culture and traditional knowledge, we have developed star forests and zodiac forests to protect biodiversity. These parks will not only provide greenery, but also become hubs for people’s physical and mental relaxation. This includes bird habitats, boating, kayaking, trekking points, yoga centers, open gyms and many more unique attractions.
• Let's save the greenery
In modern cities turning into concrete jungle, these urban forests introduce the tranquility of nature to the weary. These are not just for today's needs, they are the green legacy we are providing for generations to come. Everyone should protect these and take part in building a greener, cleaner Andhra Pradesh'.
• Observed by myself ... Really wonderful: Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy garu
Devadaya Department Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy garu speaking "I myself went and inspected the urban forest in Nellore rural constituency. The greenery, tranquility and state-of-the-art accommodations are perfect for spending time with family. It would be good if the gutter near the city forest, Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple that is built on it should be linked with this park. If the park and the gorge are developed as a trekking point, it will provide city dwellers with a whole new spiritual, adventurous tourist experience," they said. In this program, legislators Kotla Jayasurya Prakash Reddy, Gautu Sirisha, Dr. B.V. Jayanageswara Reddy, Dr. Parthasaradhi, Mohammed Shahjahan Basha, Chief Secretary Forest Environment Department Sri Kantilal Dande, PCCF P.V. Chalapathi Rao, Advisor Forest Department Sri Mallikharjuna Rao, CCF Wildlife N. Nageswara Rao, I.T. Advisor Sri P. Nageswararao, DCF. A. Srinivasulu and others participated.