ECO TOURISM

Aug. 3, 2021

Eco tourism has been identified as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country by the Ministry of Tourism.

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  • Eco-tourism means ‘responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

  • The Ministry of Tourism has accordingly formulated a Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Sustainable Tourism with focus on ecotourism.

  • Ministry of Tourism, under its Swadesh Darshan scheme, is developing theme-based tourism circuits in the country. Eco Circuit and Wildlife Circuit are among the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the scheme.

Source : PIB

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