Alipurduar, Aug 30: The Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary wants to
bring youthful vigor to the forest tour by recruiting young guides
for the purpose.
`Boys with a Madhyamik qualification and within 28 yrs of
age can apply for the job. Extensive lessons on Jaldapara wildlife,
tourism management and resources will be given to the appointed
candidates`, said M. Biswas, the Divisional Forest Officer
of Cooch Behar.
A three-day workshop organised by the Cooch Behar forest division
will be held from September 7 at the Holong bungalow. 30 young boys
from the neighboring area will be given comprehensive lessons on
the flora and fauna of the region - and they will be expected
to showcase their acquired training from September 16.
Technical experts from Himalayan Nature and Adventure Foundation
will also participate in the workshop. The guides will be available
at Rs 50. The forest officials are hopeful that this will provide
a new boost to tourism in Jaldapara while improving the socio-economic
condition of the villagers.
He said resource persons from Himalayan Nature and Adventure Foundation
will participate in the workshop. `Expert guides will be available
at Rs 50. This will give a new definition to tourism in Jaldapara
and will also improve the socio-economic condition of the villages
here,` Biswas added. |
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