India, March 13 -- Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi has directed officials to prepare an inclusive and eco-friendly "Pune district comprehensive tourism development plan."

He was speaking on Tuesday at a meeting held at the district collector's office to discuss the integrated tourism development plan.

According to Dudi, Pune and the region is known for historical forts, religious sites, cultural and sports attractions, rivers, wildlife, biodiversity, dams, agriculture, forests, water tourism, adventure sports, birdwatching, rural tourism, and grassland safaris. Considering these aspects, Dudi has asked officials to prepare a plan.

The meeting also identified key tourist destinations, with discussions on eco-tourism, adventure spo...