Latest news with #APForestDepartment
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
All arrangements in place for ‘Vanamahotsavam' in Andhra's Amaravati
GUNTUR: Amaravati is poised for a grand greening initiative as the State government prepares to mark World Environment Day on June 5 with an extensive plantation drive, 'Vanamahotsavam'. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will inaugurate the effort at Anantavaram Eco Park, where the Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) is transforming 20 acres into a vibrant green space. As part of the Vanamahotsavam, air-purifying and ornamental trees—including Cassia fistula, Tecoma argentina, Bignonia, Plumeria, Neem, and Ravi—will be planted to enhance biodiversity. In collaboration with the AP Forest Department and the Central Pollution Control Board, the event will see 1,000 saplings planted within the park, while across the State, an ambitious one crore seedlings will take root on June 5 alone. Over the entire monsoon season, a staggering 5.58 crore trees will be planted, covering native species and mangroves to support ecosystems and combat climate change. Nearly 1,500 attendees are expected at Anantavaram Park, where preparations are in full swing. On Wednesday, Guntur district in-charge Collector A Bhargav Tej, SP Satish Kumar, APMIDC Chairman Degala Prabhakar, and Guntur RDO Srinivasarao inspected the venue and outlined key instructions for sanitation, vehicle parking, barricading, and uninterrupted power supply. To ensure security and smooth logistics, Guntur district police have made elaborate arrangements. SP Satish Kumar confirmed a strong police presence at the venue, with stringent measures in place to safeguard attendees and ensure the seamless movement of dignitaries.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Naidu to plant saplings today
Guntur: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pavan Kalyan will plant saplings during 'Vana Mahostavam' at Eco Park of Ananthavaram village under Tulluru police station limits on Thursday on the occasion of World Environment Day. Later, they will address a public meeting. AP Forest Department and AP Pollution Control Board are jointly conducting the programme. Guntur district in-charge collector A Bhargav Teja and SP S Satish Kumar on Wednesday reviewed the arrangements for the CM's visit. They inspected the dais which was under construction for VVIPs, barricading roads leading to the venue. SP Satish Kumar directed the police officials to take steps to check traffic jams and solve traffic problems. Additional SP Ravi Kumar, RDO Srinivasa Rao, Tulluru DSP Murali Krishna were also present.
