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Karnataka inaugurated Sri Siddeshwara Swami Arboretum in Savalsang village, Vijayapura
Savalsang, Karnataka30 Aug 2026
Karnataka inaugurated the Gyanyogi Sri Siddeshwara Swami Arboretum in Savalsang village of Vijayapura district on August 30, 2026. The article says the Forest Department developed the park at a cost of ₹2.5 crore; it includes features such as a zip line and a science park, and had already received over 46,000 visitors.
Why it matters
The arboretum adds a public green and environmental-education/recreation facility in the area, creating a maintained site for local conservation awareness and tourism visits.
Karnataka Forest DepartmentGovernment of Karnataka