Chennai: In a news that will bring music to the ears of trekkers and nature enthusiasts, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, in a first of its kind initiative, launched the Trekking Project ‘Trek Tamil Nadu’ featuring 40 pristine destinations in Forest and Wildlife areas of the State.
At a function held here last evening, he also unfurled the logo (Trek Tamil Nadu) and launched the website www.trektamilnadu.com.
Trek Tamil Nadu project is a joint venture of Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD) and Tamil Nadu Wilderness Experiences Corporation (TNWEC) with the objective of organizing trekking activities in Forest and Wildlife areas of Tamil Nadu in a responsible and sustainable manner.
The Project ‘Trek Tamil Nadu’ has been designed to create awareness on nature conservation, provide sustainable income to the local communities and support Forest and Wildlife conservation.
This initiative is a leap towards strengthening ecotourism in Tamil Nadu, showcasing the State’s commitment toward sustainable and responsible tourism with low carbon foot print.
Local community in and around the Forest areas are actively involved in the project, a release from the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department said.
The Tamil Nadu Government in a first of its kind initiative, is opening 40 prioritised trekking trails for nature enthusiasts to rejoice.
Tamil Nadu is a leading player in the tourism industry of the country. The state has gained the reputation as a sought-after destination for nature lovers with its wide network of protected areas comprising five tiger reserves, five national parks, 18 wildlife sanctuaries, 17 bird sanctuaries and three conservation reserves.
