Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Uttar Pradesh to Develop 11 Eco-Tourism Destinations
Uttar Pradesh is building 11 special eco-friendly places for tourists.
They are inviting businesses to help run these places.
These locations will feature natural beauty and cultural attractions.
The state hopes to attract more tourists and create jobs for local people.
The project aims to promote sustainable tourism, with opportunities for investment in activities like boating and cultural events.
The government is encouraging private partners to help manage and develop these sites, boosting both the local economy and environmental protection.
UPETDB is seeking private investment for 11 ecotourism destinations.
Destinations include sites in Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, and other districts.
Each destination integrates nature, heritage, and modern infrastructure.
Projects offer revenue streams from ticketing, events, and concessions.
E-tendering will allocate sites to the highest bidders.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board (UPETDB), private investors
- What
- Opening 11 ecotourism destinations for investment
- When
- Bids invited now
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Promote sustainable tourism, generate employment, and showcase heritage
- Project Scope
- Operations and Maintenance of 11 Ecotourism Destinations
- Destinations Location
- Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Barabanki, Lalitpur, Banda, Jalaun, Kushinagar, Sitapur, Maharajganj, Milkipur
- Key Features
- Natural Beauty, Cultural Heritage, Eco-Friendly Infrastructure
- Investment Model
- Private investment via e-tendering
- Concession Period
- 15 years, extendable to 30
- Attractions
- Floating restaurant, water falls, cultural performances
