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Assam Minister Calls for Tourism Revamp in Kaziranga
The Environment and Forest Minister of Assam, Jayanta Mallabaruah, wants to change how tourism works in Kaziranga National Park.
He thinks the park should attract more wealthy tourists by building better hotels and improving online booking for safaris.
This could help the park make more money.
However, he also wants to make sure the park stays safe for animals and doesn't get too crowded.
The minister asked everyone involved, like hotel owners and safari operators, to share their ideas.
Other important people at the meeting agreed that the park's core area should stay undisturbed and that there needs to be a good relationship between the park and the local communities.
Assam's Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah proposed a radical shift in tourism strategy for Kaziranga National Park to boost revenue.
The minister suggested targeting high-end tourists and developing five-star hotels to enhance revenue collection.
He emphasized maintaining ecological boundaries and preventing overcrowding during safaris.
A robust online booking system for jeep and elephant safaris was proposed to streamline operations.
The meeting highlighted the balance between strict conservation and maintaining good relations with local communities.
- Who
- Jayanta Mallabaruah (Environment and Forest Minister), stakeholders, local communities
- What
- Proposal for a radical shift in tourism strategy to boost revenue in Kaziranga National Park
- Where
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam
- When
- July 19
- Why
- To bridge the revenue gap and meet modern tourism demands while maintaining ecological balance
Key facts
- Location
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam
- Date
- July 19
- Key Figures
- Jayanta Mallabaruah (Environment and Forest Minister), Keshab Mahanta (Cabinet Minister), Kamakhya Prasad Tasa (MP), MK Yadav (Special Chief Secretary), Dr Vinay Gupta (Chief Wildlife Warden), Dr C Ramesh (Kaziranga National Park Director)
- Proposed Changes
- High-end tourism, five-star hotels, robust online booking system
- Key Concerns
- Ecological boundaries, overcrowding, conservation vs. community relations
Quotes
Jayanta Mallabaruah
Environment and Forest Minister of Assam
“"There are many high-end tourists who do not mind spending, but they require sophisticated hospitality facilities. Developing five-star hotels in Kaziranga will significantly enhance revenue collection for the State exchequer, which will directly aid in the management of the park."”
assamtribune.com
“"If a specific forest range reaches its maximum absorbing capacity, dynamic management systems should divert remaining visitors to other ranges within Kaziranga."”
assamtribune.com
Sources
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