Shaheed Dweep, Nov. 2: To promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices with a commitment towards preserving the environment and supporting local communities, the Tourism Department, A&N Administration organized a comprehensive awareness and sensitization program for tourism stakeholders, unemployed youth/ candidates at Neil Kendra, Gram Panchayat in Shaheed Dweep today. PRI Members from Shaheed Dweep also attended this programme.

During the sensitization program, more than 150 participants were educated by the Officials of the Tourism and other line Departments about the importance of responsible tourism and its positive impact on both the environment and fostering sustainable & responsible tourism practices in Isles. The awareness programme addressed the growing concerns surrounding the environmental, cultural, and social implications of tourism besides encouraging all stakeholders to play a proactive role in ensuring the long-term viability of destinations. Different topics on tourism related activities were dealt by resource persons from different Departments.  

The Station House Officer, PS Shaheed Dweep, Shri Pradeep Kumar dwelt on tourist laws & regulations, restricted area/visa/ passport, Do's & Don'ts for tourists etc. Later, the Officials from Tourism Department covered topics such as eco-tourism and its role in conservation, reducing single use plastic and waste management in tourist areas, growing concerns surrounding the environmental, cultural, and social implications of tourism, other general information about the A&N Islands i.e. details of hotels, bed & breakfast, restaurants, tourist sites, fairs & festivals, local cuisines etc. Participation Certificates were also distributed to the participants after successful completion of programme.