Policy to focus on eco-tourism
The proposed tourism policy of Himachal Pradesh will lay stress on promoting culture and ecologically sustainable tourism in the state. It is learnt that the tourism policy is being drafted to make
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Plan for sustainable tourism development
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has formulated a blueprint for action by the Central and State governments, National and State Tourism authorities and travel and tourism companies for
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- Eco conservation norms set for tourism industry
The department of tourism has formulated a set of self-regulatory guidelines for the tourism industry to preserve the country's environmental resources. The document, titled Eco Tourism guidelines,
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Rs 500-cr fund likely for tourism promotion
The ministry of tourism intends to set up a Rs 500-crore tourism development fund (TDF). Other ministry proposals pertain to a liberal civil aviation policy and putting tourism in the concurrent list
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ECO TOURISM
The volatile political climate seems to have no effect on eco-tourism which is flourishing in Sri Lanka, famous for its beaches. In what has come to be termed as the new age of eco-tourism, the
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Jammu and Kashmir state forest policy 2010: draft
This new forest policy of J&K focuses on the role of forests in poverty alleviation and supporting livelihood needs of communities. Also emphasizes on carbon sequestration, revenue generation by development of non-timber forest produce & eco-tourism. <br /><br /><br />See Also <br />Report: J & K Forest (Conservation) Act, 1997  
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Lion safari at Ambardi too
One Can Now Go For A Lion Safari And Move To Diu Without Going To Junagadh & Kodinar Himanshu Kaushik | TNN Ahmedabad: Diu, Gir and Tulshishayam have drawn closer. Not geographically, though. The Central government has recently approved another entry into the last abode of Asiatic lions, through Ambardi interpretation zone in Amreli district.
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Tourism Council of Bhutan
Bhutan’s tourism sector is regarded as one of the most exclusive travel destinations in the world. Today tourism is a vibrant business with a high potential for growth and further development. The Royal
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Europe's environmental balance sheet
Pollution kills Europeans than any other factor does. Poor air quality affects crops, ecosystem and children's health; threatens some 700 European species including iconic species such as the
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Forest of contradictions
Eco-tourism is touted as offering the best hope for saving Sabah's (Malaysia) rich habitats. So far, though, it's done little to halt the pressure on wildlife. But even if it did, is it really
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Draft master development plan 2025: Jaipur region
The Draft Master Development Plan for Jaipur Region prepared for the horizon year 2025 is approved in the Jaipur Development Authority 57th Authority Meeting Dated 14/10/2009. It is notified for objections and suggestions under section 23(1) of Jaipur Development Authority Act 1982 vide notification JDA/STPMP/2009/09/D312 dated 06/11/2009. http://121.242.213.11/Jaipurjda/DMDP4download.aspx
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Guidelines for repair, renovation and restoration of water bodies with external assistance
The main objectives of the scheme are: Comprehensive improvement of selected tank systems including restoration; Improvement of catchment areas of tank; Community participation and self-supporting system for sustainable management for each water body;
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Rajasthan ministries fight over heritage zones
Things have come to a head in Jaipur between the ministries of urban development and tourism. Faced with congestion and unruly traffice in the walled city where most tourist attractions are located,
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AP suspends all mining activities
IN A major setback to the Obulapuram Mining Company owned by Karnataka tourism minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, the Andhra Pradesh government has ordered the suspension of all iron ore mining activities in the state. It has also banned the transportation of iron ore from OMC and five other mining companies operating in the Bellary forest reserve areas, to other states or ports.
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Sleepless in Goa!
Here's news that will be music to the ears of Christmas revellers. For others, however, it may well be a harbinger of sleepless nights. The Goa government is considering relaxing its ban on
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Elephants to be banished from all zoos
New Delhi: The city zoo will soon be bidding farewell to its three elephants. In fact, elephants will no longer be seen in any zoo or circus in the country after the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) issued a notice on Monday to the effect that all of these animals in zoos, numbering about 140, should be sent to national parks, sanctuaries and tiger reserves as soon as possible.
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Gainful employment
Wanton exploitation by Malaysia's indigenous Semelai farmers has driven several species of animals to extinction in the Tasek Bera wetlands. Now, conservationists are helping members of the community
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Cambodia's Angkor temples to get electric cars
A South Korean firm is to invest $10 million in a fleet of 300 electric cars to ferry tourists around Cambodia's sprawling Angkor temple complex, a tourism ministry official said yesterday. "We're
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Chilka restaurant plan opposed
The Wildlife Society of Orissa has expressed concern over Orissa Tourism Development Coporation's plan to set up a floating restaurant with provisions for a stage to host cultural performances on
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Suicidal impact
In our haste to reclaim coastal regions for human development we seem to be forgetting one simple rule of nature: what is dumped out will eventually return to us in equal measure