Online ticket system to be tweaked to deter bulk booking, ensure fair chance to individuals trekking in Karnataka
The Karnataka Forest Department is updating its online trekking booking system to prevent bulk bookings by tour operators. Proposed changes include mandatory Aadhaar authentication and IP address limits to ensure individual trekkers have a fair chance to secure slots.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses the digital divide and unfair market practices in public access to natural resources, promoting equitable tourism.
With a large number of complaints from individual trekking enthusiasts about online tokens getting exhausted within an hour of them being made available, the Forest Department of Karnataka is mulling over further streamlining the system to ensure a fair deal to every enthusiast.
The article objectively reports on government policy adjustments in response to public complaints.
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