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Andhra Deputy CM Pawan launches six urban forests, three eco-tourism projects
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan has inaugurated six new urban forests and three eco-tourism initiatives to promote green cover and sustainable tourism in the state.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan has officially launched six urban forests and three eco-tourism projects in the state. The move aims to enhance urban greenery while promoting sustainable tourism models that benefit local communities and the environment.
The urban forests are designed to improve air quality and provide recreational spaces for city dwellers, addressing the growing need for green infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing areas. By integrating nature into urban planning, the state government seeks to create a balance between development and ecological preservation.
The three eco-tourism projects focus on leveraging natural resources to attract tourists while ensuring minimal environmental impact. These initiatives are expected to generate local employment and boost the regional economy through responsible tourism practices.
This launch underscores the state's commitment to environmental sustainability and the diversification of its tourism sector, moving beyond traditional heritage sites to include nature-based attractions.
The urban forests are designed to improve air quality and provide recreational spaces for city dwellers, addressing the growing need for green infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing areas. By integrating nature into urban planning, the state government seeks to create a balance between development and ecological preservation.
The three eco-tourism projects focus on leveraging natural resources to attract tourists while ensuring minimal environmental impact. These initiatives are expected to generate local employment and boost the regional economy through responsible tourism practices.
This launch underscores the state's commitment to environmental sustainability and the diversification of its tourism sector, moving beyond traditional heritage sites to include nature-based attractions.