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Arunachal Pradesh Aims to Make Namdapha Butterfly Festival a Premier Eco‑Tourism Hub
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 12:36 PM
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The state government of Arunachal Pradesh is promoting the Namdapha Butterfly Festival as a key destination for eco‑tourism and scientific research, seeking to attract visitors and scholars alike.
Arunachal Pradesh officials announced plans to elevate the annual Namdapha Butterfly Festival into a flagship eco‑tourism and research event. The festival, held in the biodiverse Namdapha National Park, will showcase the region's rich lepidopteran fauna and provide a platform for scientists to conduct field studies.
State tourism and forest departments are coordinating to improve infrastructure, including guided trails, information centres, and sustainable accommodation options near the park. Organisers also intend to involve local communities, offering them opportunities to serve as guides and craft vendors, thereby linking conservation with livelihood.
The initiative aligns with Arunachal's broader strategy to promote responsible tourism that highlights its unique natural heritage. By positioning the festival as a research hub, the state hopes to attract national and international entomologists, fostering data collection that can inform conservation policies.
If successful, the festival could become a model for other eco‑tourism projects across the Northeast, balancing visitor influx with the preservation of fragile ecosystems.
The next edition of the Namdapha Butterfly Festival is slated for early next year, with invitations already extended to academic institutions and eco‑tour operators.
State tourism and forest departments are coordinating to improve infrastructure, including guided trails, information centres, and sustainable accommodation options near the park. Organisers also intend to involve local communities, offering them opportunities to serve as guides and craft vendors, thereby linking conservation with livelihood.
The initiative aligns with Arunachal's broader strategy to promote responsible tourism that highlights its unique natural heritage. By positioning the festival as a research hub, the state hopes to attract national and international entomologists, fostering data collection that can inform conservation policies.
If successful, the festival could become a model for other eco‑tourism projects across the Northeast, balancing visitor influx with the preservation of fragile ecosystems.
The next edition of the Namdapha Butterfly Festival is slated for early next year, with invitations already extended to academic institutions and eco‑tour operators.