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Prospects and Problems of Tourism Industry in Karbi Anglong District of Assam Mintu Tokbi M International Journal of Academic Research and Development International Journal of Academic Research and Development ISSN: 2455-4197, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.22 www.academicsjournal.com Volume 2; Issue 4; July 2017; Page No. 499-503 Prospects and problems of tourism industry in Karbi Anglong district of Assam Mintu Tokbi M. Phil Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India Abstract Tourism Industry plays a very important role in economic development of any region. It increases the employment opportunities, better communication facilities and reduces the poverty of any region. Karbi Anglong district is rich in natural and forest resources. The district is surrounded by the several hills and natural water falls which have an ample scope for the growth and development of tourism industry. In this district most of the tribal people practices jhum cultivation but in the jhum cultivation people are getting employed only for 3 to 4 month but remaining month of the year they are getting unemployed. So, with the development of tourism industry in the district, it can increases the employment opportunities of the local tribal people which will help to reduce the poverty in the district. Keywords: development, employment, poverty, resources 1. Introduction organization, marketing, research etc on tourism in Man has an innate urged to explore new facts and India. travelling for exploring of new exciting destinations. 2. Niranjan Das and Syiemelieh (2004) [3] in their study From the very earliest period of time, man has cherished “Ecotourism in Assam” explain that Assam has the desire to discover the unknowns to explore new and tremendous potentiality for growth and development strange places to seek changes of environment and to of ecotourism. Assam forms a part of global enjoy new kinds of experiences. Travel is an old concept biodiversity hot spot with varieties of flora and fauna but tourism in modern sense is relatively new concept. which can provide a sound base to start ecotourism Travel is not a synonym of tourism although travel is an ventures. essential of tourism (Singhal, G.D and others 2006). 3. According to Usha Bande (2005) ecotourism stands Though, travel is a pleasure activity but in the past it was for the management of tourism in such a manner that not so. The traveler of the past was a merchant, a pilgrim, man derives maximum benefits from nature without a scholar in search of ancient texts or even a curious disturbing its innate balance. It seeks to restore man’s wayfarer looking forward to new and existing communication with nature and to ensure the experiences (Bhatia, A.K. 2003). The development of fulfillment of the need of the local cultures and modern transport system has changed the earlier concept traditions remain undisturbed and intact. of tourism. Tourism is the activity of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment 3. Area of the Study for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, Karbi Anglong or the land of the Karbis may well be business or any other purpose. Tourism is a very called the heart-beat of Assam. This beautiful large important source of income for many countries. It sprawling district lies in the centre of Assam. This importance was recognized in the Manila Declaration on enchanting hills district with its diversity rare flora and World Tourism of 1980 as “an activity essential to the fauna has remained untouched and undiscovered. Mother life of nations” because of its direct effects on the Social, Nature has indeed been very generous to Karbi Anglong Cultural, Educational and Economic sectors of the but yet its potentialities for tourism remain sadly nation’s societies and on their international relations. untapped. At present Karbi Anglong district is divided Tourism industry is a fast growing industry among all the between West Karbi Anglong district and East Karbi industries. It needs a less expenditure and earns a huge Anglong district. Hamren is the district Headquarter of amount of money. This industry provides an ample scope West Karbi Anglong district with its rolling hills, dense for the development of any region or area. forest, waterfalls, rivers and streams. Diphu is the district Headquarter of East Karbi Anglong district Diphu with a 2. Review of Literature combine flat paddy land, green hills interspersed with The following studies have appreciate the prospects of blue meaning rivers. The undivided district is covering Tourism Industry- 10434 sq. km, is the largest district in Assam, which is 1. Bhatia A.K. (1982) [1] explores some important about 13 percent of the state’s total area. concepts of tourism and emphasized on the In the Karbi Anglong district summer can be hot and contribution of tourism as an important factor in the humid and generally lasts from June to August, the prosperity of any Nation. It also deals with planning, remaining parts of the year are pleasant and bracing. The 499 International Journal of Academic Research and Development peak season for tourists to visit the district is October to lovers from different places. Different mammal’s species March. that are seen in this Sanctuary are Elephant, Tiger, Lesser Cat, Barking Deer, Wild Pig, Slow Loris, Porcupine, 4. Methodology Pangolin and others. The Sanctuary also provides shelter The study is based on secondary data. Secondary data to the World’s most venomous snake King Cobra. Other have been collected from various government sources, species of reptiles are found here are Branded Krait, Assam Statistical handbook, newspaper, various journals, Rock Python, Monitor Lizart, Brown Hill Tortoise etc. internet etc. The Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to Woodland birds. Some bird species commonly found in 5. Objectives this Sanctuary are Green Pigeon, Hornbill, Barbets, The present study is based on the following objectives- White Winged Duck and others. This tropical hill 1. To know the various tourism spots in the Karbi Sanctuary is rich in its floral compositions. The forest is Anglong district of Assam. full of many species of large trees, Climbers, Orchids and 2. To know the Prospects and Problems of tourism Bamboos. The Sanctuary is about 60 km away from industry in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Dimapur Airport and from Diphu railway station it is at a distance of 8 km. The best time to visit the Marat Longri 5.1 Tourism Spots Wildlife Sanctuary is during the months of November to There are various tourism spots in the Karbi Anglong March. district (undivided) of Assam which has a tremendous potential for tourism industry. They are- iii) Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary The Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 37 sq. A) Wildlife Tourism Spots km situated in Karbi Anglong district. The Government There are four wildlife Sanctuaries and one proposed of Assam recognized Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary as a Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Karbi Anglong District which Sanctuary in 27th July 2000. It is situated amidst an oasis provide an ample scope for tourism industry. These are- of idyllic green and dotted by sylvan water bodies that glitter like a mirage of quicksilver. This Sanctuary is a i) East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary haven for wild animals like the regal elephants and the East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of majestic predatory Royal Bengal Tigers, the. The 221.81 sq. km. On July 27th 2000, the Government of Sanctuary houses numerous varieties of exotic and Assam notified the forest area of Karbi Anglong Reserve variegated migratory as well as domestic birds. This Forest and its adjacent forest land as the East Karbi Sanctuary is rich in terrestrial woodland birds. Some Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary. This Sanctuary is at a height other birds mostly commonly seen in this Sanctuary are of 80-100 from sea level. Animals commonly found here Great Pied Hornbill, Hill Myna, Imperial Pigeon, Green are Elephant, Tiger, Bison, Bear, Sambar, Capped Pigeon, Jungle Fowl, Pheasant, Quall, Whistling Teal, Langur, mongoose etc. In addition to these animals, this Cotton Teal, Plover, Hawk, Magpies, Parrot, and Rock sanctuary is an ideal habitat for many species of reptiles Dove etc. Some rare species of orchids are also found and amphibians which includes Brown Tortoise, Python, here. Some of the mammals found in this Sanctuary are King Cobra, Monitor Lizard etc. This Sanctuary is also Elephants, Leopards, Tigers, Deer, Golden Langur, rich in faunal diversity too. So far about 260 species of Hoolock Gibbons, Sambar, Gaur (Indian Bison), different birds have been identified from this sanctuary. It Porcupine, Jackal, Otter, Honey Bear etc. The Sanctuary is estimated that this total count could be more than 350 is about 55 km away from Dimapur Airport and from like Hornbill, Green Pigeon, Green Imperiol Pigeon, Diphu it is a distance of 92 km. The best time to visit the Rackettailed Drongo, Jungle Myna, Black Headed Oriole, Sanctuary in the month of November to April. Minivet, Eagles, Woodpecker etc. The vegetation of this forest is a mix of tropical semi evergreen and moist iv) Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary deciduous forest. Some of the prominent tree species Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary is a 6.05 sq. km Wildlife found here are Holokh, Khokon, Bhelu, Nahor, Poma, Sanctuary located in Karbi Anglong District. It was Hilikha etc. Best time to visit East Karbi Anglong established in 1952, one of the oldest Sanctuary Wildlife Sanctuary is in the month of October to March. containing hot water spring and waterfalls. The Sanctuary Dokmoka is the nearest town situated just 37 km away is full of rare and endangered flora and fauna. The from this sanctuary. climate of this Sanctuary is moist tropical. The Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary provides habitat to a wide ii) Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary variety of wild animals and birds.
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