Lucknow, May 13 -- Earnings of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) have continued to grow year after year despite tourist fees not being changed in two years. With two months remaining in the current tourism season (2024-25), Dudhwa has already earned over Rs 1.48 crore within six months, according to data shared by the state government. During the 2020-21 tourism season, a total of 20,781 tourists visited DTR and it earned Rs 35,07,201. This despite DTR being closed in May and June due to the pandemic. In the following tourism season - 2021-22 - a total of 23,188 tourists visited and the income of the tiger reserve increased to Rs 54,15,070. In 2022-23, a total of 28,347 tourists visited DTR and it earned Rs 1,45,16,127. Backed by improved law and order, infrastructure, and amenities, DTR has become a top eco-tourism choice-achieving record revenue growth without any fee hike, thanks to upgraded facilities. Between November and April of the 2024-25 tourism season alone, DTR welcomed 44,070 Indian and 574 foreign tourists. Early in the season, it was announced that tourism fees will not increase this year. Instead, efforts were made to improve services, ranging from jungle safaris and lodging, to cleanliness and overall visitor experience. DTR deputy director Ranga Raju T said amenities are being developed with a focus on the ethos of 'atithi devo bhava', ensuring a memorable qexperience for every visitor....