Bengaluru’s new 153-acre Yelahanka park to revive native trees: what’s next?

Bengaluru is set to unveil its first major public park in over 150 years, spanning 153 acres in Yelahanka’s Madappanahalli. With ₹20 crore allocated and expert ecological restoration planned, this project aims to restore native biodiversity and expand the city’s green legacy beyond Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.

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Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has unveiled plans for a new 153-acre public park in Madappanahalli near Yelahanka, Bengaluru, marking the city's first major green space development since the colonial-era Cubbon Park.

The park will be developed on reclaimed land previously leased to the Karnataka Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) in 1988 and used mainly for eucalyptus plantations. The project aims to restore the area with native tree species, guided by senior forest officers and ecologists.

"A detailed project report (DPR) will be prepared in two months, after which tenders will be issued," Khandre said, highlighting the government's commitment with an allocated budget of ₹20 crore. Additional funding is expected through corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.

This initiative draws inspiration from Bengaluru's iconic green spaces, with Khandre recalling that Cubbon Park, spanning 197 acres, was designed by Major Richard Sankey in 1870, and Lalbagh, dating back to Kempegowda's era and expanded by Hyder Ali in the 18th century, remains a vital green landmark.

The new park is expected to enhance urban biodiversity, provide recreational space, and revive native flora, contributing to Bengaluru's environmental sustainability and heritage preservation.

The project represents a significant step in urban ecological restoration, balancing development with conservation in one of India's fastest-growing cities.
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Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announced a 153-acre public park in Madappanahalli near Yelahanka, Bengaluru, aiming to revive native trees on reclaimed eucalyptus plantation land. The ₹20 crore project, Bengaluru's first major green space since Cubbon Park, will involve CSR partnerships and a detailed project report in two months.
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Yelahanka’s 153-acre park announced with ₹20 crore funding

A detailed project report (DPR) would be prepared in two months, following which tenders would be issued. The government has allocated ₹20 crore for the development of the park, with additional support expected through corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre
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Key Facts
  • Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announced a new public park project in Madappanahalli near Yelahanka, Bengaluru.1
  • The new park will cover 153 acres and 39 guntas of reclaimed land, marking Bengaluru's first major green space since Cubbon Park.1
  • The government has allocated ₹20 crore for the park development, with additional funding expected from corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.1
  • The land will be restored with native tree species under the guidance of senior forest officers and ecologists.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Size of the new Yelahanka park
153 acres
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Additional size of the new Yelahanka park in guntas
39 guntas
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Government funding allocated for park development
₹20 crore
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Background Context

Land history and Bengaluru’s iconic parks

Key Facts
  • The land for the new park was leased to the Karnataka Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) in 1988 and was primarily used for eucalyptus plantations.1
  • Bengaluru's iconic green spaces include Cubbon Park, spread over 197 acres and designed by Major Richard Sankey in 1870, and Lalbagh, dating back to Kempegowda’s time and expanded by Hyder Ali in the 18th century.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Year land leased to KFDC
1988 year
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Size of Cubbon Park
197 acres
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Year Cubbon Park was designed
1870 year
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