Lucknow, Feb. 9 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed the preparation of a comprehensive and time-bound action plan to position eco-tourism as a major driver of employment generation, environmental conservation and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh.
Chairing a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board here, the Chief Minister underlined that the state's forests, wetlands, wildlife habitats and rich biodiversity offer immense potential that must be developed in a planned and sustainable manner.
Emphasising the role of the private sector, the Chief Minister said active private participation should be ensured to create high-quality eco-tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities, enabling eco-tourism to evolv...