Rajasthan ecotourism policy 2010

The main objectives of the eco-tourism policy are: to promote eco-tourism in specified ares of the national parks/ sanctuaries/forests and other areas as a conservation and educational tool; to encourage eco-tourists to visit, enjoy and appropriate the nature on sustainable basis; to enhance the awareness about the need for nature conservation among masses; to preserve the existing forts, palaces and other heritage buildings by providing access to eco-tourism for educational and recreational purposes; and to empower local communities to manage eco-tourism and generate incentives for conservation through alternate and livelihood options.