State tourism industry gets a 'power boost'
The state government has decided to rid 12 tourist and pilgrim towns of load shedding this summer. These destinations have been favoured because they have recorded a minimal distribution loss of about
The state government has decided to rid 12 tourist and pilgrim towns of load shedding this summer. These destinations have been favoured because they have recorded a minimal distribution loss of about
Over time the focus of travel and tourism has gone for eco-tourism. It is not true for India only but for the world too. The travel and tourism are major sources of foreign exchange earnings in India. The potential of employment opportunities in this sector has improved over time significantly, specially the indirect employment opportunities. Govt.
PRASHANT PANDEY NEW DELHI The tourism ministry has made it clear to the states that their tourism projects would be taken up on priority basis if they came up with concrete plans for solid waste management and providing wayside amenities on the state and the national highways along the route to tourist destinations or tourist circuits.
State Govts Can Use Such Areas Commercially After Framing Tourism Policy New Delhi: The NCR Planning Board’s green light to more construction activities in ecologically fragile zones like the Aravalis not only allows more commercial activities in the name of tourism but also gives state governments virtually a free hand in deciding how they to want to use these areas.
Shimla: The state government is preparing a 20-year integrated master plan to accelerate growth of tourism in the hill state.
The growth of tourism around protected areas, energy efficiency and waste disposal will be the focus at the seminar on 'Eco-Tourism in Karnataka: Challenges, policy and Future' to be held here on Tuesday. The seminar will also discuss partnership of eco-tourism operators in the conservation of forest and wildlife. Recommendations will be made in the presence of Parameshwarappa, who has been appointed by Planning Commission as advisor on eco-tourism. All stakeholders in eco-tourism, including the private investors, will be brought on a single platform where they can debate issues to evolve an eco-tourism policy, said Mr Tiwari. "There is a need to develop an
Kochi-Muziris Biennale has won the award for the Most Innovative and Unique Tourism Projectin the country. The first edition of the mega art event, held during December 2012-February 2013, had attracted nearly half a million visitors, including tens of thousands from outside the state and abroad. The event won the award in the niche tourism segment.
90 per cent of Jamaica's energy currently comes from imported petroleum, leaving the country vulnerable to external shocks. Improving energy efficiency and increasing the supply of renewable energy are
Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has initiated major eco-tourism projects at Chhatbir Zoological Park in Ajitgarh district and two others projects in Ludhiana district. Reviewing its progress,
The Tamil Nadu Government has drawn up ambitious plans for promotion of eco-tourism, the State Minister for Tourism, N. Suresh Rajan, said. Inaugurating a workshop on Promotion of Tourism in Tamil
The most important purpose of tourism development is economic and social development of the tourism areas. Although a minor part of tourism includes of rural tourism and plays an important role in economic of rural areas of developed countries, but other advantages and even received harms through these activities in rural areas should not be neglected.
<p>Commissioned by the Western Ghats Expert Ecology Panel (WGEEP) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India , this paper attempts a rapid assessment of the impact of tourism growth in the Western Ghats. The paper is based on substantive secondary research , by EQUATIONS as well as other academicians and organisations.
The central government has sent advisories to states asking them to phase out tourism in and around tiger reserves, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday.
Konni, with its verdant forest settings, is set to develop into a major tourism destination. The first phase of a Rs.2.5-crore eco-tourism project, jointly promoted by the Eco-Tourism Department,
The report presents the interim results of the SAVi simulation and analysis. By considering Lake Dal and the surrounding area as an interconnected economic, environmental and social "system," impacts of
To give a much needed fillip to the domestic tourism business, the Centre is planning to spend about Rs 500 crore for developing infrastructure in 20 tourist spots in the country. "We have already identified the locations where we will provide world class infrastructure facilities to boost tourism,' said minister for tourism and culture, Ambika Soni.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha regarding development of eco tourism, 09/07/2014.
Agro and Eco tourism, better known as Green tourism, is emerging branch of tourism aimed at tapping the need of tired Kochi city-dwellers for a closer contact with nature and experience a peaceful
Efforts are underway to bring Indore, the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, on the tourism map of the country. In this regard, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is developing spots