Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) In a move aimed at boosting eco-tourism and attracting modern travellers from within India and abroad, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has proposed the development of camping and glamping facilities at Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai district.Spread across 7.65 acres, the lesser-known hill destination is set to receive a facelift as part of the state government’s push to promote experiential and sustainable tourism. The initiative seeks to position …
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New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Vice-President (V-P) C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday, interacted with a youth delegation from Darjeeling at the Vice-President’s residence, noting that the youth embody the aspirations of a confident and forward-looking India. Describing India’s demographic strength as one of its greatest assets, Vice-President Radhakrishnan said that the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ calls upon young citizens to contribute with innovation, integrity and enterprise.Se…
Itanagar, Feb 4 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), on Wednesday, expressed deep gratitude to the Centre, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for his visionary leadership and steadfast support in driving the state’s transformation and development. Addressing the fifth session of the eighth state Assembly, the Governor said that the Prime Minister’s recent visit (September 22, 2025) to Itanagar, during which development projects worth more than Rs 5,1…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Thursday that the government has approved an initiative to develop 1,000 tribal homestays under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme.The homestays would be developed as part of ‘Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan’, and the intervention includes a support of up to Rs 5 lakh per unit (for new construction), up to Rs 3 lakh (renovation) and Rs 5 lakh for village community requirement, he said in a wr…
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has moved ahead with an ambitious ecological restoration plan by inviting bids for the development of the Kadambur Biodiversity Conservation Park near Chengalpattu. The project will be implemented under the World Bank-aided Tamil Nadu Strengthening Coastal Resilience and Economy (TN-SHORE) programme and is designed to restore degraded landscapes while promoting climate resilience and sustainable eco-tourism.Planned across an expanse of 137.65 hect…
Itanagar, Jan 11 (IANS) To promote practical learning in the eco-tourism sector and develop livelihood-oriented skills among college students from Arunachal Pradesh’s border areas, the Army has organised an exposure tour to West Bengal, which is currently underway, officials said on Sunday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that under the aegis of local military authorities, a skill development eco-tourism exposure tour is being conducted as part of ‘Operation Sadbhavna’ to enha…