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Rs 20.17 Crore Revamp for Chetpet Eco Park Begins with Foundation Ceremony

Posted on: 26/Jun/2025 10:20:51 AM

In a major boost to Chennai`s urban green landscape, the foundation stone (Bhoomi Pooja) for the Rs 20.17 crore redevelopment project of Chetpet Eco Park was laid on Monday.

The ceremony was presided over by Minister for Fisheries, Fishermen Welfare, and Animal Husbandry, Mr. Anita Radhakrishnan, along with Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA Chairman, Mr. PK Sekarbabu.

The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), which oversees the initiative, aims to enhance visitor amenities and transform the popular eco-park into a more vibrant and eco-friendly urban retreat.

Senior officials in attendance included Mr. N. Gowthaman, Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd, and Ms. Kakarla Usha, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department.

The ambitious project is expected to improve infrastructure, introduce new attractions, and further establish Chetpet Eco Park as a key destination for both residents and tourists in the heart of the city.