ভারতে সুস্থায়ী উপকূলীয় পর্যটনের গুরুত্ব এবং সীমাবদ্ধতা
Volume-XIII, Issue-II, January 2025
Volume-XIII, Issue-II, January 2025 | ||
Published Online: 31.01.2025 | Page No: 21-28 | |||
ভারতে সুস্থায়ী উপকূলীয় পর্যটনের গুরুত্ব এবং সীমাবদ্ধতা
হাসিবুর রহমান মোল্লা, সহকারী অধ্যাপক, শিবনাথ শাস্ত্রী কলেজ, কলকাতা, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত | |
The Importance and Limitations of Sustainable Coastal Tourism in India Hasibur Rahaman Molla, Assistant Professor, Shibnath Shastri College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. | |
India's coastal regions offer significant opportunities for sustainable costal tourism but face critical environmental, socio-cultural and climate challenges. This study explores sustainable tourism in these areas, identifying key issues and proposing strategies to balance development and conservation. The paper highlights the adverse impacts of coastal tourism, including ecosystem degradation, community displacement and overtourism. It emphasizes the importance of ecosystem conservation, advocating for the protection of mangroves, coral reefs and dunes through low-impact tourism and ecological restoration. The role of local communities in tourism decision-making is stressed to ensure equitable benefits and cultural preservation. Sustainable infrastructure development, such as eco-friendly accommodations and effective waste management systems, is proposed to address overtourism while maintaining environmental integrity. The research also underlines the necessity of integrating climate resilience into tourism planning through disaster preparedness and climate adaptation strategies. Strong collaboration among stakeholders—government agencies, private sectors, NGOs and local communities—is identified as essential for fostering sustainable tourism practices. By adopting these strategies, India's coastal tourism can achieve a harmonious balance between economic development and ecological conservation. The study concludes that proactive, sustainable practices are crucial to preserve coastal ecosystems and cultural heritage, ensuring long-term benefits for both communities and future generations. | |
Keywords: sustainable coastal tourism, ecosystem conservation, community participation, climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure. |