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Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Dharohar Capacity building scheme Training conducted in Indore” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023
Why in the News?
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has joined hands with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) for conducting training under Amrit Dharohar Scheme 2023.
What is the Amrit Dharohar Scheme?
| Specifications | Details |
| Launched in | June, 2023 |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
| Announced in | Union Budget 2023-24 |
| Aim | To promote unique conservation values of the Ramsar Sites in the country while generating employment opportunities and supporting local livelihoods. |
| Components of the scheme | 1) Species and Habitat Conservation 2) Nature Tourism 3) Wetlands Livelihoods 4) Wetlands Carbon |
| Implementation | The scheme is being implemented in convergence with various Central Government ministries and agencies, State Wetland Authorities and a network of formal and informal institutions. |
What is the Nature Tourism component of the Amrit Dharohar Scheme?
1) The Nature Tourism component is being implemented jointly by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Ministry of Tourism (MoT).
2) Aim: To enhance livelihood opportunities for local communities through harnessing the nature-tourism potential of the Ramsar Sites across the country.
3) Sites selected for implementing this component: Sirpur (MP), Yashwant Sagar (MP), Bhitarkanika (Odisha), Chilika lake (Odisha) and Sultanpur (Haryana).
4) MoT and MoEFCC for taking up training programmes for local communities under the Alternative Livelihood Programme (ALP).
What are Ramsar Sites?
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