Eco-tourism complex in Chawala by 2010: Govt
A number of projects are underway to make Delhi a tourist destination by the 2010 Commonwealth Games. These include an Eco-tourism complex in Chawala, a Heritage Park in Mehrauli, Dilli Haats (under
A number of projects are underway to make Delhi a tourist destination by the 2010 Commonwealth Games. These include an Eco-tourism complex in Chawala, a Heritage Park in Mehrauli, Dilli Haats (under
Jamshedpur, July 5: The forest department is trying to rope in public sector enterprises to conserve forestland and thus promote eco-tourism. Sanjeev Kumar, the divisional forest officer (DFO) of Dhalbhum, today convened a meeting with representatives of Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL), Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) and Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board to look into how the corporate
Sikkim, with its ecological resources and natural bounty, is being promoted as an epitome of eco-tourism. The government has taken several steps to ensure that environmental degradation is prevented.
The first project under the Assam government's new eco-tourism initiative was kick started at a planning meeting held between the members of Phening village and official of the State Forest
The Odisha government is considering setting up an eco-tourism park in the Manchabandha Reserve in Baripada territorial forest division. A project for wildlife conservation in the area is also in the pipeline, forest department sources said. Nearly 822 hectares of lush green forest area has been earmarked for the projects. The area is covered with dense Sal vegetation. Of the total area, 210 h
All tourist facilities within five km of any protected area will be monitored by local communities to guard its environment and wildlife. According to the eco-tourism guidelines proposed by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, the local communities will monitor the activities of tour operators to ensure that they do not cause animals disturbance while taking visitors to the protected
Forest Department to launch second phase PATHANAMTHITTA: The eco-tourism project launched by the Forest Department at Konni four years ago is to get a facelift with the department deciding to launch the second phase of the project. Official sources told The Hindu on Saturday that steps would be taken to set up a children's park and butterfly park at the elephant camp. Construction of a comp
As part of the intent to develop eco-tourism, Tripura Forest Department have made houses atop trees in Sipahijala Sanctuary for tourists who wish to enjoy nature literally sitting in its lap. The
The death of forest brigand Veerappan in October last year has given a fresh lease of life to wildlife and eco-tourism to the rich Nilgiris biosphere of southern Karnataka. The semi-deciduous forests
Plant and flower enthusiasts have two more names to add to their list. Officials of the nature recreation and eco-tourism division and the royal botanical park at Lamperi under the forest department have
In this era of brands, the Karnataka Forest Department wants to capitalise on brand Veerappan to promote eco-tourism in what was once Veerappan's country. The Forest Department has chalked out a
Commercial endeavours being allowed in forests: Cong The government came under fire in the Vidhan Sabha for allowing commercial endeavours in forests in the name of eco-tourism to benefit favoured private parties in blatant violation of the Forest Conservation Act (FCA). Pradesh Congress Committee chief Kaul Singh while raising a discussion on the functioning of the Forest Department said out
Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL) proposing to enter the eco-tourism sector using its existing infrastructure at Kudremukh is suspicious and should not be allowed, said Wild Cat - C and Bhadra Conservation
<p>Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified the draft Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) 2018 guidelines for comments of the public and stakeholders in the next 60 day. This draft notification has major recommendation which would boost tourism development in coastal areas of the country which remains untapped due to stringent regulatory framework.</p>
The Delhi Tourism has come up with a project to promote eco-tourism in the East Delhi areas. According to this plan, a big green forest will be developed at the east-end of the Yamuna Pustha. A plot
"Uttaranchal has six national parks and six wildlife sanctuaries among which Jim Corbett National Park and Valley of Flower are the most popular destinations. So when we talk about eco-tourism, we
Sikkim has been chosen by UNESCO as one of the sites for developing eco-tourism. This initiative is being worked out in collaboration with the Seattle-based Environment Coalition of South or ECOSS
The eco-tourism wing of Kerala's Department of Tourism is working on a range of initiatives to ensure that the State becomes an eco-friendly tourist destination. On the cards is a series of
Biodiversity park starts functioning at Kakkavayal Kozhikode: With its exquisite collection of rare plant species, on 111.4 hectares, the Vanaparvam biodiversity park, which started functioning at Kakkavayal here on Thursday, is expected to give an impetus to eco-tourism initiatives in the district.
Tuticorin: District Forest Office of Tuticorin has planned to develop the Vallanad Blackbuck Sanctuary for promoting eco-tourism in association with district administration. Blackbuck is the main species at Vallanad Reserve Forest. Though nature trail was in place, additional trekking routes had to be formed. The number of watch towers would be increased.