Uttar Pradesh Launches 'Buffer Mein Safar Yojana' for Ecotourism
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Buffer Mein Safar Yojana |
| Launched By | Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department |
| Objective | Promote sustainable and eco-friendly tourism in buffer zones of tiger reserves; empower local communities; strengthen wildlife conservation. |
| Key Regions | Dudhwa, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sohagibarwa, Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuaries. |
| Special Ecological Spot | Semrai Lake - Developed for migratory bird-watching. |
| Tourism Infrastructure | Modern information centre at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. |
| Dudhwa National Park | Established in 1977; near Indo-Nepal border; home to Bengal tigers, elephants, 450+ bird species. |
| Pilibhit Tiger Reserve | Declared 45th Tiger Reserve in 2008; part of Terai ecosystem; rich biodiversity including tigers, swamp deer, and Bengal florican. |
| Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary | Located along Ghaghara River; established in 1975; a Tiger Reserve since 2008; home to Gangetic dolphin and over 350 bird species. |