Khandre releases trek guide handbook
Eshwar Khandre, the Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, launched a trek guide handbook at Kadri Park. The handbook includes a QR code for trekking path details and provides essential information for trekkers, including dos and don’ts and first aid tips. Additionally, Khandre introduced a camper vehicle for safari tours in the Kudremukh Wildlife Division.
- ▪The trek guide handbook was prepared by the Forest Department following standard operating procedures.
- ▪It includes a QR code that reveals details about trekking paths.
- ▪First aid kits were distributed to guides during the event.
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Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Eshwar Khandre released a trek guide handbook prepared as per the standard operating procedure by the Forest Department at a programme at Kadri Park here on Sunday.The handbook contains a QR code. If the QR code is scanned, it reveals details regarding trekking paths. It also contains dos and don’ts during trekking. The handbook also has details on first aid, on how to handle trekkers, and information on wildlife. The handbook is aimed at empowering guides as professionals.The Minister also distributed first aid kits to guides on the occasion.Mr. Khandre also launched a camper vehicle meant for safari in the Shola forests of the Kudremukh Wildlife Division. The vehicle is meant for tourists.
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