Title: ECO-TOURISM IN MAHARASHTRA’S KONKAN REGION- THE WAYTO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Abstract:Tourism is an important source of revenue-generation for any destination. It is a source of earning valuable foreign-exchange for the country. It supports the local economy directly as well as indire...Tourism is an important source of revenue-generation for any destination. It is a source of earning valuable foreign-exchange for the country. It supports the local economy directly as well as indirectly. A form of tourism that has been around for some time is eco-tourism. It is also known as sustainable tourism. It is a kind of tourism which leaves minimum impact on the environment. However, at the same time, it also helps in conservation of the environment. This tourism is for the travelers who are interested in the flora, fauna and natural attractions of a particular destination, rather than man-made attractions and shopping. It is a responsible type of tourism, one that promotes the well-being of the indigenous population, by encouraging financial benefits for the locals. The Konkan region of Maharashtra stretches from Mumbai to Sindhudurg. Its beaches are very popular amongst tourists, and there are a lot of domestic and international visitors or most of the year, except during heavy monsoon. To cater to this demand, there is a lot of development that has taken place over the past few years, ranging from infrastructure and roads, to accommodation facilities, local transport & recreational activities. All this growth and expansion has had an impact on the environment. Encouraging eco-tourism will be instrumental in ensuring sustainable development of the Konkan region.Read More
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-11-20
Language: en
Type: article
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