Haldwani, July 25 -- To promote eco-tourism, create local employment, and curb migration, the Uttarakhand forest department has proposed to set up a new eco-tourism destination - Nandhaur Eco Village - within the Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary at Chorgalia in Nainital district. "The eco village is proposed on one hectare of departmental land at Lakhan Mandi under the Nandhaur forest range. This is not forest land, but property of the department, currently used as a mango orchard," said Kundan Kumar, Haldwani divisional forest officer (DFO). He further said that the eco village will offer tourists an immersive experience of nature and rural life, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. "Visitors will also have the opportunity to witness Kumaoni folk culture and explore nearby villages."...