Amrit Dharohar Scheme

Recently, Ministry of Tourism started training in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha under Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme.

Goal – To promote unique conservation values of Ramsar Sites’.

Ramsar Convention of 1971, an intergovernmental treaty for conservation and wise use of wetlands, was ratified by India in 1982.

Purpose – To maintain healthy Ramsar Sites which

• Provide water and food security and buffer the landscape from floods, droughts, and extreme events.
• Generate local employment and support livelihoods
• Provide habitats for species Maintain and enhance carbon sinks
• Conserve and celebrate rich cultural heritage
• Timeline – From June 5, 2023 till June 5, 2026.

June 5 is celebrated as World Environment Day.

Implementation – In convergence with Central Government, State Wetland Authorities, institutions and individuals.

Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme

• Aim – To enhance livelihood opportunities for local communities.
• Implemented by - IITTM, an autonomous body under Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with MoEFCC.
• Training programmes – Alternative Livelihood program (ALP) and Paryatan Navik Certificate (PNC).

Implementation – In 1st phase, 5 Ramsar sites were identified.

• • Sultanpur National Park - Haryana
  • Sirpur wetland – Madhya Pradesh
  • Yashwant Sagar – Madhya Pradesh
  • Bhitarkanika National Park – Odisha
  • Chilika Lake – Odisha