Potential of Ecotourism with Reference to Livelihood of Local People: Amarkantak Region, Madhya Pradesh

Author: Satya Prakash Vishwakarma, R. K. Prajapati, Yogesh Dubey and Sarita Bodalkar

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Abstract

The present investigation was carried out on “Potential of Ecotourism with Reference to Livelihood of Local People: Amarkantak Region, Madhya Pradesh”. The study was conducted in Anuppur forest division during 2021-2023. The observations were recorded in different villages of Amarkantak ecotourism spots and nearby villages; the findings showed a regular flow of tourists and a high level of satisfaction among tourists. During this investigation several suggestions have been gathered from forest-dependents and local people, such as local people should be given the job opportunity in the management of tourist spots. So that their source of income can be increased and it is necessary to provide enough facilities for both the preparation of meals and proper drinking water consumption. Amarkantak is renowned for its attractive scenic beauty of flora and wildlife. These areas are blessed with varieties of Waterfalls (Kapil Dhara, Dudh Dhara and Sambhu sarovar), tracking rout (Laxman Dhara, Sambhu Dhara, Kapil Dhara, Maa ki bagiya, Panch Dhara, and Kabir chabutara), Temples (Narmada, Son, Jaleshwar, Amareshwar, Maa ki bagiya, and Jain temple), Scenic beauty spots like; Sambhu sarovar, Surise point, sun set point, Kapil Dhara, Dharampani and other more spots are available. The tourists visiting in India, getting a rich experience regarding the country's biodiversity and natural beauty. Ecotourism is becoming more and more critical every day. Not only are people becoming more aware of sustainability, but it also handles social, cultural, and economic problems. This paper focuses on the local people and ecotourism destinations in and around Amarkantak ecotourism spot. It was observed and recorded that more no of unexplored tourist spots were identified and documented which are having lot of scenic beauty and potential to attract more no of people.

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Ecotourism, Livelihood, Local People, Flora, Waterfall, Amarkantak

Conclusion

Madhya Pradesh particularly Amarkantak having its vast resources in the form of natural landscape, Biodiversity, heritage sites and adventure site has got tremendous potential in term of promoting ecotourism. Now a day’s ecotourism has become very important for the areas having rich cultural and biological heritage. Presently in Amarkantak there are major three tourist spot namely Narmada where the Narmada and Sone River is originated, Kapil Dhara and Dudh Dhra waterfall where tourists are visiting. We have explored some important scenic beauty spots and waterfall which may be developed for tourist point of view in future this will help to increase the tourist flow in round the year.

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Satya Prakash Vishwakarma, R. K. Prajapati, Yogesh Dubey and Sarita Bodalkar (2023). Potential of Ecotourism with Reference to Livelihood of Local People: Amarkantak Region, Madhya Pradesh. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(7): 323-332.