eco-tourism

Itanagar, March 28 Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that Arunachal Pradesh is on the verge of a new era of development, with hydropower and river tourism set to play a transformative role in the state's growth and revenue generation.Khandu undertook a high-speed river journey on...

Gwalior, March 28 – WWF India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organized awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, with a nationwide call to “Give an Hour for Earth”.These...

Jammu, March 28 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Saturday that the government plans to develop Karnah in the Kupwara district as a border tourism hub, citing its vast potential for adventure and nature-based tourism.In response to a question in the assembly, Chief...

Mumbai, March 27 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced on Friday the signing of a 20-key greenfield Taj Safaris lodge in Satpura, Madhya Pradesh."India presents a significant opportunity to expand the wildlife and eco-tourism segment. The signing of Taj Safaris, Satpura, reflects this...

Lucknow, March 25 Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that tourism has emerged as a key driver of economic growth during the nine years of the Yogi Adityanath government.He highlighted a shift in the state's development model from what he termed a...

New Delhi, March 25 From frozen marathons at Pangong Lake in Ladakh to underwater adventures like snorkeling and scuba diving in Lakshadweep, the Centre is promoting a wide range of niche tourism segments across Union Territories to boost the local economy, the Rajya Sabha was informed on...

Amaravati, March 25 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu suggested on Wednesday the formation of a high-level committee, led by the Chief Secretary, to promote tourism in the state.Addressing a review meeting on tourism, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to make 50,000...

Jaipur, March 24 The Rajasthan government is planning to develop the area around the Mahi Dam in Banswara district as a tourism destination, with a focus on the region known as the “City of Hundred Islands” due to the numerous islands on the Mahi River, a state minister said on Tuesday.The...

Shimla, March 21 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented a budget of Rs 54,928 crore for 2026-27, focusing on the rural economy, and blamed the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant to the state for the annual losses of over Rs 8,000 crore.The grant, a...

Udhagamandalam (Tamil Nadu), March 20 A tourist was rescued in the early hours of Friday after falling into a 150-foot-deep gorge while attempting to take a selfie at the Oosimalai Viewpoint near Gudalur in the Nilgiris district.The victim, identified as Sivagurunathan of Chengalpet district...

Kohima, March 19 Nagaland Forest Minister C L John on Thursday called for urgent action to address the rising human-elephant conflict and deforestation, as he stressed the need for stronger community engagement and stricter enforcement measures to protect the state's biodiversity.Addressing...

Patna, March 18 – With the aim of accelerating industrial growth in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a series of major development initiatives for Jamui and Nawada on Wednesday during the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’.Addressing public gatherings alongside Chief Minister...

Mumbai, March 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the revamped 'Van Rani' toy train at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) here on Saturday, restoring a popular attraction for children and visitors after several years of disruption.The Mumbai North MP dedicated the modernized toy train...

Mumbai, March 9 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray urged Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik to open Mumbai's first mangrove park at Gorai as soon as possible.Thackeray wrote to Naik that the decision to establish the park was made when he was the Minister of Environment in the...

Lucknow, March 6 To promote the conservation of the sarus crane – the state bird of Uttar Pradesh – and to boost eco-tourism, the Yogi Adityanath government is establishing a Sarus Circuit in the state, officials said on Friday.The Sarus Circuit, being developed in the wetlands of the Mainpuri...

Lucknow, March 6 – The Sarus Crane, the tallest flying bird primarily found in the Gangetic plains, which have recently been facing survival threats, are part of a comprehensive plan by the Uttar Pradesh government to conserve them and protect their natural habitats.The Yogi Adityanath...

Aizawl, March 6 Mizoram has recorded a total of 12.68 lakh tourist visits in the last two years, state Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar informed the assembly on Friday.The state, known for its rolling hills and vibrant culture, saw a significant increase in both domestic and international...

In the world-renowned tourist town of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, the state government is developing unexplored tourist destinations in the Kullu district under its Eco-Tourism initiative. The Forest Department, Kullu Circle, has identified more than 16 eco-tourism sites. Of these, five...

The state government in Himachal Pradesh is developing the relatively untouched tourist destinations in the Kullu district as part of its eco-tourism initiative. The Kullu Circle of the Forest Department has identified over 16 eco-tourism sites for this purpose. Five of these sites have been...

Shillong, March 3 Industrialist Anand Mahindra has praised the Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya as a model for community-led commitment to cleanliness.Located 90 km southwest of Shillong, Mawlynnong gained national and international attention in 2003 after being described as "Asia's cleanest...