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Ecotourism Development
This sub-component envisages to develop tourism destinations based on available natural and wildlife resources. It aims to improve the economy of the people who were hitherto dependant on these forests for their livelihood and provide wholesome recreation, while creating awareness regarding conservation of biological diversity without putting the forests to consumptive uses. The site s will be decided through thorough feasibility and financial viability study.

The activities will include

1. Destination development (construction/development of a multi purpose day-visitor center - relief station as well as mini-information center, nature trails with wooden bridges and signage, a watch tower, a camping site, and access paths to the visitor centre and camping site in accordance with potential and requirement of the destination) to be developed and maintained by a group of nearby VSS,

2. Community organizations- exposure and training to selected VSS members on handling tourists, prevention of site degradation by visitors and guiding tourists, (iii) Building marketing linkage – OTDC, tour operators, and other established eco-tourism destinations.