Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 10: As part of its ongoing Lecture Series on Sustainable Tourism, the Directorate of Tourism will be organizing a Public Lecture on the topic ‘The Island Way of Tourism’ by Ms. Diksha Dikshit, noted Marine Biologist and Naturalist, on Oct. 13, 2025 at 11 AM in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Disaster Management.
The lecture aims to promote awareness and understanding of sustainable tourism practices suited to the fragile island ecosystem and marine biodiversity of the A&N Islands. Ms. Dikshit will share her insights on community participation, responsible tourism, and conservation-oriented approaches that define the “Island way” of harmonizing tourism with nature.
General public, students, tourists, scuba diving operators, and nature lovers have been invited to attend the session and participate in this interactive discussion on sustainability and island ecology.
This initiative is part of the Department’s broader effort to encourage responsible tourism practices and position the A&N Islands as a model for sustainable and nature-based tourism.