Reviving Bundelkhand: Eco-Tourism Shines on World Wetlands Day

Uttar Pradesh celebrated World Wetlands Day with the Nature and Bird Festival in Deogarh. The state aims to promote Bundelkhand as an eco-tourism destination, enhancing its cultural and natural heritage. The festival focused on wetlands and biodiversity conservation, inaugurating tourism projects worth over Rs 24 crore.

On World Wetlands Day, Uttar Pradesh highlighted its eco-tourism ambitions by hosting the Nature and Bird Festival in Deogarh, Lalitpur district. The event underscored the state's commitment to environmental conservation and cultural heritage.

A range of new tourism initiatives were unveiled, including projects totaling over Rs 24 crore. Officials stressed the potential of Bundelkhand, with its rich biodiversity and heritage sites, as a prime eco-tourism location.

Key figures, including Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, emphasized the importance of sustainable practices. The festival also featured discussions on wetland ecosystems and bird conservation, providing a platform for raising awareness and responsible tourism practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)