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Tourism Department Launches Eco‑Friendly Green Tourism Guidelines in Chikkamagaluru
The Karnataka tourism department, in partnership with local homestays, has introduced strict bio‑cleanliness rules to protect hill greenery and curb plastic waste in Chikkamagaluru.
The Karnataka tourism department announced a new green‑tourism guideline in Chikkamagaluru aimed at protecting the hills' greenery and reducing plastic waste.
The guideline imposes strict bio‑cleanliness standards on all tourism operators, banning single‑use plastic items such as bags, bottles and straws, and requiring proper segregation and disposal of waste.
The department collaborated with local homestay owners to roll out the measures, providing training and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Officials said the initiative supports the state’s broader push for sustainable tourism and the preservation of Karnataka’s fragile ecosystems.
The guideline imposes strict bio‑cleanliness standards on all tourism operators, banning single‑use plastic items such as bags, bottles and straws, and requiring proper segregation and disposal of waste.
The department collaborated with local homestay owners to roll out the measures, providing training and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Officials said the initiative supports the state’s broader push for sustainable tourism and the preservation of Karnataka’s fragile ecosystems.