Eco tourism as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country

Ministry of Tourism has identified Eco tourism as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country.

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Eco Circuit and Wildlife Circuit are among the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme.

Eco-tourism means ‘responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

The Ministry of Tourism has accordingly formulated a Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Sustainable Tourism with focus on ecotourism.

Ministry of Tourism, under its Swadesh Darshan scheme, is developing theme-based tourism circuits in the country. Eco Circuit and Wildlife Circuit are among the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the scheme.