Our backbone: Domestic tourism
The second edition of the ‘ The Great Domestic Tourism Bazaar 2012’ (GDTB) was inaugurated by Subodh Kant Sahai, Union Minister for Tourism, in New Delhi on August 24, 2012. The two-day event was organised by FICCI and Ministry of Tourism, Government of I
He further adds that this year, we are facing failure of monsoon. Here it’s important to ponder over the reasons that lead to the failure of rains. What is the concept of ‘EL Nino’ and ‘La Nino’? Here he insists, one needs to realise the importance of forests, as trees constitute an ecosystem.
An ecosystem has hundred of constituents. If the forests and wildlife disappears and the bio- diversity fades away, the human race suffers adversely. In this century the cellular and molecular biology is very important.
“Now coming to the tourism aspects, a tourist goes to forest to see beautiful trees, rivers, lakes and the wildlife. If wildlife enthusiast’s seriously wishes to experience Natural and Wildlife Tourism, they should first learn to respect them.
Forests and wildlife must be protected. At the same time, people who are genuinely interested in wildlife and forests should get an opportunity to visit the forests and experience the wildlife.
On the regulation aspect, obviously there should be a carrying capacity analysis, sustainability and people going in forests should not in any form harm the environment. They should also not indulge in any activity that leaves a carbon foot print like disposing garbage in the forest area, teasing of animals, setting fires and the likes,” said Khwaja.
“MOT’s view is that tourism should be regulated in the protected areas and be permitted with appropriate safeguards and regulations. Now, it’s on the Court to decide on the appropriate regulations,” he added.