In a major step towards enhancing sustainable ecotourism and digital facilitation, the online permit booking system for the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located within the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR), has been successfully developed and launched by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Uttarakhand.
The system was conceptualized and developed by NIC Uttarakhand under the guidance of Shri Sanjay Gupta, State Informatics Officer & Senior Technical Director. The core team comprised Shri Arun Sharma, Director (IT) & Project Coordinator, and Shri Shakti Prasad Raturi, Joint Director (IT), who collectively ensured a secure, scalable, and user-centric solution.
Key Features:
- Fully Configurable Framework – Adaptable to various biosphere reserves and trekking permit systems
- Self-Service Dashboards – Real-time analytics for administrators and users
- User-Centric Design – Enhanced UI/UX for intuitive navigation
- Integrated Information Hub – Centralized access to biodiversity data, visitor guidelines, and trekking details
- Simplified Booking Flow – Streamlined four-step process for ease of use
The system has been developed with replicability in focus, making it a scalable model for other Biosphere Reserves and Eco-Tourism Destinations aiming to digitize their permit and visitor management processes. This initiative marks a significant milestone in promoting eco-conscious tourism through technology-driven governance.
