Nellore’s Urban Forest Set for Completion with Rs 6M Boost
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Nellore’s Urban Forest Set for Completion with Rs 6M Boost

The Forest Department is gearing up to complete the Nellore Nagaravanam project near Kothur in Amancherla, with Rs 6 million in central funds expected soon.

Spread across 125 hectares, the park is being developed as one of the largest urban green spaces in Andhra Pradesh. Initially launched in 2017 under the TDP government, the project has already seen Rs 35 million spent to develop the first 50 hectares, supported by Rs 14 million from the Centre and Rs 21 million from the State.

District Forest Officer Mehaboob Basha said the remaining works will be wrapped up within three months once the final tranche is received.

Open daily from 6 am to 6 pm, the park features walking and trekking tracks, yoga spaces, musical fountains, children’s play zones, open gyms, viewpoints, wildlife-themed arches, and event halls—designed as a wellness and recreation hub.

Nominal entry fees are charged—Rs 20 for adults and Rs 10 for children—while additional revenue comes from photography permits, function hall rentals, and open space bookings for events. The site currently earns around Rs 300,000 monthly and is set to allow film and video shoots to boost visibility and revenue.

“Urban forests like Nagaravanam are crucial for sustainability and environmental awareness,” said ecologist Dr R. Sreedhar.

The Forest Department is gearing up to complete the Nellore Nagaravanam project near Kothur in Amancherla, with Rs 6 million in central funds expected soon. Spread across 125 hectares, the park is being developed as one of the largest urban green spaces in Andhra Pradesh. Initially launched in 2017 under the TDP government, the project has already seen Rs 35 million spent to develop the first 50 hectares, supported by Rs 14 million from the Centre and Rs 21 million from the State. District Forest Officer Mehaboob Basha said the remaining works will be wrapped up within three months once the final tranche is received. Open daily from 6 am to 6 pm, the park features walking and trekking tracks, yoga spaces, musical fountains, children’s play zones, open gyms, viewpoints, wildlife-themed arches, and event halls—designed as a wellness and recreation hub. Nominal entry fees are charged—Rs 20 for adults and Rs 10 for children—while additional revenue comes from photography permits, function hall rentals, and open space bookings for events. The site currently earns around Rs 300,000 monthly and is set to allow film and video shoots to boost visibility and revenue. “Urban forests like Nagaravanam are crucial for sustainability and environmental awareness,” said ecologist Dr R. Sreedhar.

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