Bengaluru: Tree park inaugurated in Panathur
The park has been developed on a plot of land belonging to the Forest Department, which in total owns 145 acres in Panathur village, Varthur Hobli.
A 45-acre tree park opened on September 16 in Panathur, thanks to Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy's inauguration. The park resides on forest land owned by the Department of Forests, accounting for 145 acres within Panathur village, Varthur Hobli. Developed through the Forest Department's Urban Forest Scheme, CSR funds from Qualcomm India Pvt.
Ltd. and NGO SayTrees contributed to the project's ₹4.5 crore cost. Reddy aimed to utilize the additional ₹1 crore CSR contribution for compound wall construction. The park boasts a 2-kilometer eco-trail, an open gym, children’s play area, toilets, parking, and gazebos. Reddy emphasized expanding green cover, given the area's rich biodiversity.
The Chief Minister plans to build four more large parks across Bengaluru, with this project offering increased green spaces and recreational facilities for urban residents.
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