<span style="color: #222222;">Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy today said that government has taken several steps to develop and promote eco-tourism in the country. He said this in a written reply in Rajya Sabha. He said, the Ministry has identified Eco Circuit as one of the 15 thematic circuits under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.</span> <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Minister said, government has formulated National Strategies for Eco Tourism and Sustainable Tourism to position India as a preferred global destination for Eco tourism. Eco tourism is a form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people.</span><br />