Eco Tourism News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Haryana to develop Asia's largest jungle safari in Aravalli Hills
New Delhi, July 6: A grand jungle safari project coming up in the Aravalli Hills is going to redefine Haryana's identity.
Himachal Pradesh to take tourists closer to nature, say state officials
Shimla, June 1: To promote eco-tourism in unexplored areas by developing infrastructure there, the Himachal Pradesh government has launched a project, officials said on Sunday.
Actress Huma Qureshi visits J&K's Patnitop to promote tourism
Jammu, May 29: Bollywood celebrity Huma Qureshi, on Thursday, explored the scenic landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir's Patnitop and Nathatop, where she experienced a firsthand taste of adventure through activities such as camping and nature walks.
Tripura, Mizoram Police probe damage to under-construction govt building on inter-state border
Agartala/Aizawl, May 29: An under-construction building along the Tripura-Mizoram inter-state border was badly damaged by "unidentified people", forcing police authorities of the two states to probe the incident separately, officials said on Thursday.
CM Yogi's green vision: Uttar Pradesh on track to become eco-tourism hotspot
Lucknow, May 24: In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, the Forest and Wildlife Department of Uttar Pradesh is actively transforming the state into a hub of eco-tourism.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve becomes India's 3rd most visited park
Guwahati, May 19: Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve has emerged as the third most visited national park in India, recording an all-time high in tourist footfall this year.
Kerala allots Rs 6 crore for Responsible Tourism initiatives
Thiruvananthapuram, May 19: The Kerala government has approved Rs 6.01 crore in funding for projects promoting eco-friendly waste management and providing training for various Responsible Tourism (RT) units, especially those of women.
CM Sukhu virtually reviews development projects in Hamirpur
Shimla, May 19: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday virtually presided over a meeting with district officers of Hamirpur from Shimla to review the progress of various developmental projects in the district. He directed the officials to expedite ongoing works to ensure their timely completion.
Himachal CM flags off 12th edition the Mountain Terrain Biking, revels plan to identify cycling tracks
Shimla, May 16: The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, flagged off the 12th edition of the Mountain Biking (MTB Shimla) on Friday evening.
Manipur's lake Loktak shines as eco-tourism jewel
Imphal, May 16: Manipur's lake Loktak , recognised as the world's only floating lake, is quickly becoming a leading eco-tourism spot in India.
PM Modi, HM Shah wish Sikkim on statehood day; praise its beauty, rich culture and sustainable development
New Delhi, May 16: On the occasion of Sikkim's Statehood Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, extended his greetings to the people of the state, praising its serene beauty, rich cultural traditions and industrious people.
Chennai couple turns terrace into bird haven for 15 years
Chennai, May 16: A Chennai couple, Sudarson and Vithiya, have been feeding parrots, pigeons, doves, and house sparrows on their residence's terrace for over 15 years, turning it into a paradise for birds and a major attraction for visitors, including foreigners and celebrities.
IWAI sets up office in Srinagar to speed up river transport projects in J&K
New Delhi, May 13: In a move that is set to strengthen the river transport sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has up its new office in Srinagar’s Transport Bhawan, the government said on Tuesday.
Tripura CM lays foundation stone for tourism infrastructure projects worth Rs 67 crore in Gomati
Agartala, May 6: In a significant move to bolster tourism in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha laid the foundation stone on Tuesday for a Rs 67 crore tourism infrastructure development project at Chabimura, Fatik Sagar, and Amar Sagar in Gomati district.
Centre plans to extend Ganga's JALAJ model to Godavari, other rivers
New Delhi, April 30: The Centre plans to scale up the successful practices of the Wildlife Institute of India's livelihood-focused project JALAJ, that is being implemented the aegis of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) across other major river basins like the Godavari, Periyar, Pampa and Barak.
Suniel Shetty enjoys thrilling jungle safari amidst Uttarakhand's wilderness
Mumbai, April 28: Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, on Monday, visited the Phato Eco Tourism Zone in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, for a jungle safari.
Similipal becomes India's 107th national park, Odisha's 2nd
Mayurbanj, April 25: Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve has been conferred the status of National Park. With this, Similipal has become the state's second national park after Bhitarkanika and 107th in the country.
Assam: Aaranyak organises exposure visits for human-elephant conflict-affected communities
Guwahati, April 10: Aaranyak, a wildlife NGO based in Guwahati, recently organised an exposure visit for the local community members from villages affected by human-elephant conflict (HEC) in eastern Assam and West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, within the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape of Assam.
Gujarat CM Patel inspects Mokarsagar Wetland area being developed as tourist destination
Gandhinagar, April 6: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday visited the Mokarsagar wetland area near Porbandar, which is being developed by the state government into a prominent tourist destination at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore, a release from Gujarat CMO said.
Himachal CM lays foundation stone of Forest Rest House in Sara Gadakufar
Shimla, April 5: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday virtually laid the foundation stone of Forest Rest House to be constructed at Sara Gadakufar in Theog in Shimla district.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu lays foundation stone of Rs 1.60 crore forest rest house in Shimla
Shimla, April 5: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday laid the foundation stone of Rs. 1.60 crore forest rest house at Sara Gadakufar in Theog, district Shimla.
Assam's Kaziranga National Park witnesses record number of tourist footfall in FY2024-25
Kaziranga, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed an all-time high record number of tourists in the financial year 2024-25.
Idukki is the 'golden goose' of Kerala Tourism: Minister Mohamed Riyas
Idukki, March 22: The hilly district of Idukki known for its breathtaking view and the rough terrain is now identified as the ‘golden goose’ of Kerala Tourism marking the highest rise in foreign tourist footfalls among all the 14 districts of the state, said Tourism and Public Works Minister P. A. Mohamed Riyas on Saturday.
Bungus Valley being developed as offbeat tourist spot: J&K CM
Jammu, March 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that Bungus Valley in Kupwara district will be developed as an offbeat tourist destination.
Prime Minister Modi to visit Sasangir-Junagadh tomorrow on World Wildlife Day
Gandhinagar, March 2: On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sasangir in the Junagadh district in Gujarat on Monday, according to a release.
MP CM Mohan Yadav releases 10 crocodiles at National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary on Chambal river
Morena, February 17: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released 10 (nine male and 1 female) crocodiles in the natural habitat of National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary on Chambal river from Deori Gharial Center in Morena district on Monday and inspected the tourism facilities of Sanctuary on the occasion.
ED attaches assets valued at Rs 32.57 lakh belonging to some people in Sikkim
Gangtok, Feb 6: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets valued at Rs 32.57 lakh belonging to some people under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, official sources said on Thursday.
Telangana to unveil new tourism policy next month
Hyderabad, Jan 29: The government of Telangana will finalise its new tourism policy by February 10. This was decided by Chief Minister A.
Telangana will promote eco-tourism, says CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, Dec 28: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Tuesday that the state government would promote eco-tourism by formulating a tourism policy.
Himachal: CM lays foundation stone for Navjeevan project in Hamirpur
Shimla, January 11: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the proposed Economic Development and Livelihood Generation Project (Navjeevan Park) to be constructed at a cost of Rs 4 crore in Hareta of Nadaun Assembly Constituency of Hamirpur district.