Jammu, Nov 26: Saying that exploitation of eco- tourism is must for promoting economy, Minister for Tourism and Culture,   Nawang Rigzin Jora has said that a well knit strategy needs to be evolved through coordinated efforts of various departments in this direction
 Addressing at 8th University Symposium on “Tourism and Environment: promoting Eco-tourism” organized by University of Jammu in collaboration with Confederation of India Industry (CII) and Association of India Universities here today, the Minister, according to an official statement, said that eco-tourism development needs integrated approach, adding that locals have to play a pivotal role in this regard. He said that the community participation in promotion of eco-tourism will also go a long way for exploiting the eco-tourism in the State known for its natural and scenic beauty world over.
 The Minister said that the Government would constitute a committee of experts to recommend measures of promotion of eco-tourism in the State. He said that eco friendly products have already introduced for various tourist spots for use by the visitors. He said Government is providing incentives for development of eco friendly infrastructure at various tourist destinations, adding that development of log huts and paying guest houses concept is being encouraged in a big way. In this connection, he referred to construction of eco huts in Dera-ki-Gali in Poonch and Gurez.

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