Planning for Rural Tourism Promotion and Infrastructure Development in Uttrakhad, India- An Experiment

This paper reflects about Rural Tourism Planning and infrastructure development in remote areas of Uttrakhnad. The intended objectives of rural tourism is to control rural migration, create new livelihood option for the villagers, and Conservation & Restoration of the Temple precincts when integrated with other facilities like the approach road and sanitation and services as part of the concerned subproject proposal, is to develop this area as an attractive destination for cultural and rural tourism. Under this Project, thrust will be to promote village tourism as the primary tourism product to spread tourism and its socio-economic benefits to rural and new geographic regions. Key geographic regions have been identified for development and promotion of Rural Tourism. The implementation would be done through a Convergence Committee headed by the District Magistrate. Activities like improving the natural environment, hygiene, socio-economic status, infrastructure etc. would be eligible for assistance.