Lucknow, Dec. 15 -- The Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board (UPETDB) has initiated a major step towards positioning Sharda Barrage in Lakhimpur Kheri as a premier tourism destination by launching the agency selection process for its development as an integrated Accommodation and Wellness Tourism Destination.

The project aims to create a unique tourism hub where eco-tourism, wildlife experiences and wellness-based offerings converge in a sustainable natural setting.

Announcing the initiative, Uttar Pradesh's Minister for Tourism and Culture, Jaiveer Singh, said here on Monday that changing lifestyle patterns and increasing stress levels have led travellers to seek destinations rooted in nature, wellness and holistic living.

"There...