Foundation stone laid for eco-tourism project at Dallapalli in ASR district
Officials in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district have laid the foundation for a new eco-tourism project in Dallapalli village. The initiative aims to boost local tourism while providing employment and livelihood opportunities for tribal communities.
Why it matters
The project highlights efforts to integrate sustainable tourism with economic development for marginalized tribal populations in rural India.
Alluri Sitarama Raju District Collector T. Nishanthi, accompanied by Joint Collector T. Sripooja and other officials, laid the foundation stone for an eco-tourism project to be developed by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) at Dallapalli village in Paderu mandal on Tuesday.
The project envisages the construction of eco-friendly cottages, with the help of self-help groups SHGs and local residents from Dallapalli village will be involved in its implementation.
The main objective of the project is to promote tourism while creating livelihood opportunities for local tribal communities, said Ms. Nishanthi. She added that the project is expected to enhance the tourism potential of the Paderu region, which is known for its scenic landscapes, lush green forests, rich biodiversity and distinctive tribal culture and traditions.
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