Travel buzz: Jharkhand, West Bengal govts encourage tourism of all forms in their respective statesJharkhand government has decided to set up Jharkhand Ecotourism Authority to encourage tourism.
17 Nov, 2016, 07.57 AM IST
Environment ministry comes out with draft forest policy, brace for green taxA new policy will come out after going through suggestions of these people. Best suggestions will be incorporated in the new policy," said ...
21 Jun, 2016, 11.16 AM IST
Draft forest policy out, brace for green taxBest suggestions will be incorporated in the new policy," said an official.
21 Jun, 2016, 01.32 AM IST
Govt planning to open up 5 Andaman & Nicobar islands to touristsThe Centre is considering a proposal to open up five islands of Andaman and Nicobar to tourists to promote them as eco-tourism destinations.
22 Feb, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
Punjab submits eco-tourism project to CentreThe government has taken up the eco-tourism project in Keshopur Community Reserve, Gurdaspur. The reserve has been notified by the Union Go...
16 Dec, 2015, 01.34 PM IST
Eco-tourism to get big push in new GujaratThe Gujarat government is working on a new policy to attract more holiday-makers with a focus on developing eco-tourism spots, especially w...
19 Sep, 2015, 03.55 PM IST
Gujarat HC seeks info on Gir sanctuary structuresGujarat high court on Thursday directed the state government to provide more information about the existence of commercial structures in di...
11 Sep, 2015, 01.41 AM IST
- Act against illegal commercial units around Gir: HC
Gujarat high court (HC) on Thursday directed the state authorities to initiate action against commercial establishments and under-construct...
07 Aug, 2015, 04.54 AM IST
J-K government unveils measures to conserve forest coverThe government has unveiled a new blueprint to conserve the state's depleting forest cover, by encouraging people's participation.
12 Jul, 2015, 01.39 PM IST
- Forest dept bans home stay near Gir sanctuary
As part of the new ecotourism policy to be tabled before the Gujarat high court before June 24, the forest department has decided to put a ...
18 Jun, 2015, 05.41 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh government to give double the circle rate in urban land acquisitionThe UP govt today decided to give two times of the circle rate in urban areas and 4 times compensation in rural areas to land owners.
05 Aug, 2014, 10.18 PM IST
West Bengal without forest policy and eco-tourism strategy: CAGIn 2006, the National Forest Commission had recommended that each state should have its own forest policy for sustainable management of for...
15 Jul, 2014, 03.39 PM IST
- Tourism in tiger reserves to cost more
Tourism in the tiger reserves will cost more with the government planning to charge Rs 500 and Rs 750 as conservation fee from resorts.
13 Nov, 2012, 07.17 AM IST
- Valmik Thapar denies conflict of interest in eco-tourism norms
Valmik Thapar has denied any conflict of interest in raising questions on eco-tourism guidelines as a member of the National Board of Wildl...
05 Sep, 2012, 03.20 AM IST
MP govt wants to lease forest patches to private tour operatorsThe proposal to develop ‘ecotourism forests’ through PPP mode could stir a controversy like the earlier one to open tiger reserves to touri...
11 May, 2012, 06.30 AM IST
- Environment Ministry ready with eco-tourism guidelines in ecologically fragile areas
The draft has been prepared after deliberations by a committee, which included wildlife experts and tourism practitioners.
03 Jun, 2011, 03.23 AM IST
- 'Rajasthan for eco-tourism policy'
Rajasthan's forest minister Laxmi Narayan Dave on Saturday said his ministry has formulated an eco-tourism policy.
18 Aug, 2007, 09.47 PM IST