"If this is to be a tourist hotspot, which it already is, it needs more infrastructural attention. Even eco-tourism requires a policy framework; it is a mistake to think that developmental neglect will spontaneously produce a pristine environment. A handsoff policy of development is not and should not be treated as a default mode for eco-tourism. Sustainable waste management, for instance, must be a central concern. Where, on an island, can thousands of plastic mineral water bottles be disposed of? Initiatives to address these concerns, channelled through the local panchayats, have yielded little so far." NG Jayal, JNU
Well said professor!! I hope someone listens and further understands the gravity of situation. Similar efforts are needed for Mount Abu too. After the notification declaring this tiny spot on the vast Aravalli range as a Eco Sensitive Zone, it becomes absolutely imperative to put money and time properly.
Read more here http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cyclone-thane-havelock-andaman-islands-eco-tourism/1/167851.html
