Which organization plays a key role in promoting ecotourism in Assam?

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Assam Tourism Development Corporation
Ministry of Environment and Forests
UNESCO

The correct answer is: a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It is the world’s largest independent conservation organization, with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 100 countries, supporting around 1,300 conservation and environmental projects.

WWF has been involved in

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promoting ecotourism in Assam for many years. In 2002, WWF launched the Ecotourism for Conservation in Assam (ECOCA) project, which aimed to promote ecotourism as a sustainable livelihood option for local communities and as a means to conserve the state’s rich biodiversity. The project has been successful in developing a number of ecotourism destinations in Assam, including Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • Option b) Assam Tourism Development Corporation is a government organization responsible for promoting tourism in Assam. It does not have a specific focus on ecotourism.
  • Option c) Ministry of Environment and Forests is a government ministry responsible for the management of India’s environment and forests. It does not have a specific focus on ecotourism.
  • Option d) UNESCO is a United Nations agency responsible for promoting education, science, culture, and communication. It does not have a specific focus on ecotourism.