Uttar Pradesh to Develop Dams and Reservoirs for Eco-Tourism
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Development of dams and reservoirs as tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh. |
| Districts Covered | Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Sonbhadra, Hamirpur, Jhansi, Siddharthnagar, Banda. |
| Key Reservoirs/Dams | Gunta Dam, Arjun Dam, Dhandhraul Dam, Maudaha Dam, Garhmau Lake, Majhauli Sagar, Nawab Tank. |
| Facilities Planned | Resorts, boating, water sports, trekking, camping. |
| Department Involved | Irrigation and Water Resources Department providing technical assistance and permissions. |
| Focus Areas | Enhancing natural beauty, ensuring environmental and safety standards, promoting water and adventure sports. |
| Economic Impact | Strengthening local employment and economic development. |
| Eco-tourism Definition | Tourism focused on environmentally friendly, sustainable, and natural areas. |
| Objectives of Eco-tourism | Supporting conservation efforts, providing economic benefits to local communities, and creating awareness about nature. |
| Types of Eco-tourism | Wildlife tourism, forest tourism, marine tourism, cultural tourism, adventure tourism. |