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Protected areas record over 1.45 lakh animals in 2025 after Rs 161 crore eco-tourism push

Lucknow, Dec 4 (UNI) Marking World Wildlife Conservation Day, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday presented a clear picture of how conservation and eco-tourism are beginning to reinforce each other on the ground.
The state’s forests, wetlands and wildlife zones are now emerging as a practical example of how restored habitats, community participation and responsible tourism can move forward together, official sources said here.
Over the last three years, the UP Eco-Tourism Development Board has invested Rs 161 crore in natural destinations. The work has focused on low-impact, eco-friendly infrastructure such as nature trails, birdwatching points, viewing towers, resting gazebos, signage, small cafeterias and children’s activity zones. These facilities were created without disturbing the ecological balance, giving visitors a better experience while keeping habitats undisturbed.
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