TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN A REMOTE STATE: A CASE STUDY OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA

Amitava Mitra and Maila Lama
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Amitava Mitra: Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Maila Lama: Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Chapter 30 in Handbook of Tourism Economics:Analysis, New Applications and Case Studies, 2013, pp 705-723 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractArunachal Pradesh, the eastern most state of India, is one of the ‘hotspots’ of global biodiversity. This state is a micro-hotspot within the larger Eastern Himalayas hotspot. Based on satellite imagery, the forest area in this state constitutes around 81.91% of its total area, which is one of the highest of any state in India. The conflict between development process and protecting the rich biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh is becoming increasingly apparent. Arunachal Pradesh has a unique opportunity to map out a development path that is sustainable and ecologically sound. Despite being rich in its natural resource endowment, the state is one of the most backward states of India. In these circumstances, the promotion of tourism appears to be one of the best ways of generating internal revenue, employment, income and accelerating the pace of development in this state. In addition, the promotion of nature-based and ecotourism can play an important role in the State's strategy for conserving its rich forest resources as well as its cultural heritage. Hence, the present chapter deals with the opportunities and challenges of developing tourism in this remote state of India.

Keywords: Accommodation and Tourism; China; Congestion and Tourism; Cost-Benefit Analysis of Tourism; Cruise Ship Tourism; Cultural and Heritage-Based Tourism; Demand for Touring; Economic Development and Tourism; Economic Impact Analysis of Tourism; Ecotourism; Educational Tourism; Environmental Conservation and Tourism; Ergodic Events and Tourism; Gambling and Tourism; Health and Tourism; India; Information Technology and Tourism; Infrastructure and Tourism; Inter-Industry Analysis of Tourism; International Tourism; Medical Tourism; National Parks and Tourism; Nature-Based Tourism; Pollution and Tourism; Protected Areas and Tourism; Public Finance and Tourism; Religious Tourism; Special Events and Tourism; Sustainable Tourism; Terrorism and Tourism; The Environment and Tourism; Theme Parks; Tourism; Tourism Economics; Tourism Industry; Tourism Satellite Accounts; Transport and Tourism; Travel; Travel Insurance; Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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