Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Himachal Pradesh Launches Eco-Tourism Policy with 77 Sites
Himachal Pradesh is making its beautiful nature spots more accessible!
They've created a plan to develop 77 eco-tourism sites for activities like hiking and camping.
The state hopes to earn a lot of money and create jobs while protecting the environment.
Local people will be involved, and the state is working to increase its forest cover.
The aim is to strike a balance between welcoming visitors and preserving forests, rivers, and wildlife.
Himachal Pradesh launched a new eco-tourism policy to develop 77 sites.
The policy aims to generate Rs 200 crore in revenue over five years.
Eco-tourism activities include trekking, bird watching, and forest camping.
Local communities are involved with trained guides and committees.
The initiative seeks to balance tourism with environmental conservation.
- Who
- The Himachal Pradesh government.
- What
- Himachal Pradesh launched an eco-tourism policy to develop 77 sites.
- When
- In 2024, the policy was implemented.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To promote sustainable tourism, protect the environment, and boost the local economy.
- Sites to be Developed
- 77
- Revenue Goal (5 years)
- Rs 200 crore
- Eco-tourism Activities
- Trekking, bird watching, camping
- Forest Cover Goal
- 30% by 2030
- Foreign Tourist Increase (2024)
- 13.24%
