Soon, Himachal to be turned into eco-tourism destination state

NewsBharati    14-Jun-2018
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Shimla, June 14: As many as 113 sites have been identified in the Himachal Pradesh which will be developed to make the state an eco-tourism destination. Notably, the tourism sector has been booming in India and is providing massive strength to the economy.

 

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur in a two-day international conference on ‘Eco-Tourism Potential in Himachal Pradesh’, organized by the state Forest Department and the Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh in Manali, said that 113 sites have been identified which will be developed to make the state an eco-tourism destination.

CM Jai Ram Thakur also noted that three eco-tourism hubs would be developed in this fiscal, while 10 places would be developed for adventure activities. He also added that 31 eco-tourism circuits have been prepared and would be sent for approval to the Central government.

Speaking on this occasion, Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons said that Himachal Pradesh has immense tourism potential and this needs to be harnessed judiciously. He further stated that though global tourism is growing by seven percent but tourism in India is growing by 15.6 percent.

Interestingly, Himachal Pradesh government will also develop nature parks and herbal gardens at various places in the state.

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