UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav plans to promote eco-tourism in the state in a big way.
The chief minister has asked the state forest department to prepare a plan for the development of National Chambal Sanctuary, Katar-niaghat wildlife sanctuary, Sarsai Nawar wetland and Sita Dwar — all of which have immense untapped potential as tourist hubs.
The development of these places of tourist interest would not only bring in more revenue for the state but would also provide employment opportunities for the people.
The chief minister had also directed officials to prepare a development agenda for the Lakh Bahosi bird sanctuary in Kannauj and the Nawabganj bird sanctuary. He said that facilities for tourists in these places must be upgraded at the earliest.
The state of Uttar Pradesh has ample scope for eco-tourism and wildlife tourism but lack of adequate infrastructure has warded off tourists.
According to a forest department official, it has been decided to renovate forest rest houses in Dudhwa National park, along with roads and other interiors of the park.