Tourism expansion in Odisha within the context of a study on Chilika
Ecosystems

Tourism expansion in Odisha within the context of a study on Chilika

Research Papers and Case Studies
With reference to the case study on Chilika the paper is about studying the trends in tourism development in Odisha – what was it earlier – what have been the shifts since declaration of it as an ‘industry’. Understanding tourism policy / any legislation that maybe in place brought in to boost expansion of tourism in the state. Has the state come up with any Ecotourism Policy? Has there been push towards opening up of more and more ecosystems for ecotourism. Change in any other laws that may favour tourism – for e.g. land. Study the impacts of tourism project in Chilika - ecotourism development in an eco-fragile area, impact on environment, on the life of the communities, their rights, establishment of tourism mechanism such as Chilika Development uthority (CDA) to boost ecotourism.
Geographies
India
Local Regions/Cities
Chlika

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