Hoshiarpur: Eco-tourism projects to come up at Chohal, Saleran dams
Tribune News Service
Hoshiarpur, August 27
In a bid to boost eco-tourism in the foothills of Shivaliks, the state government is all set to establish two significant projects directly linked with nature and unprecedented beauty. These ‘Nature awareness camps’ will be set up at Chohal and Saleran dams situated in the vicinity of Hoshiarpur city.
In the first phase, the ‘Nature awareness camp’ will be established at Chohal Dam, which would be developed at a cost of Rs 60 lakh.
Industries and Commerce Minister Sunder Sham Arora on Friday asserted that these projects would not only boost eco-tourism in the area, but also generate awareness among masses for preservation of nature and resources.
Green leap
- In the first phase, a‘Nature awareness camp’ will be established at Chohal Dam, which will be developed at a cost of Rs 60 lakh.
- Industries and Commerce Minister Sunder Sham Arora on Friday asserted that these projects will not only boost eco-tourism in the area, but also generate awareness among masses for preservation of nature and resources in the region
“The proposals submitted by the Forest Department regarding these projects have been approved and requisite funds for the first phase will be released shortly,” said the minister.
He said these spots would further create awareness of biodiversity conservation and environmental issues, besides disseminating the message of clean, green and pollution-free Punjab.
Arora pointed out that tourists would get exposure to the local flora and fauna as well as variety of tree species and wildlife under nature awareness camp project.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait, emphasised that Hoshiarpur had great potential of eco-tourism as it was full of scenic beauty of nature and its resources.
Dr Sanjeev Tiwari, Conservator, North Zone (Hoshiarpur), informed that the nature camp site at Chohal would be equipped with various activities for visitors, including living in tents, nature walk in the forest, bonfire, star gazing, boating, observation of flora and fauna, exposure to rural ways of life and culture of people living around.
He said awareness session through documentaries and cultural shows would also be the part of activities, besides educational visits for kids, where various competitions to be held.
