Reviving Bundelkhand: Eco-Tourism Shines on World Wetlands Day
Uttar Pradesh celebrated World Wetlands Day with the Nature and Bird Festival in Deogarh. The state aims to promote Bundelkhand as an eco-tourism destination, enhancing its cultural and natural heritage. The festival focused on wetlands and biodiversity conservation, inaugurating tourism projects worth over Rs 24 crore.
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On World Wetlands Day, Uttar Pradesh highlighted its eco-tourism ambitions by hosting the Nature and Bird Festival in Deogarh, Lalitpur district. The event underscored the state's commitment to environmental conservation and cultural heritage.
A range of new tourism initiatives were unveiled, including projects totaling over Rs 24 crore. Officials stressed the potential of Bundelkhand, with its rich biodiversity and heritage sites, as a prime eco-tourism location.
Key figures, including Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, emphasized the importance of sustainable practices. The festival also featured discussions on wetland ecosystems and bird conservation, providing a platform for raising awareness and responsible tourism practices.
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