Tourism for Manipur: A Viable Alternative for Economic Sustainability
| Author |
| Sonia Ningthoujam |
| Date of Publication: December, 2024 |
| Volume: XXIII, No.- XXVI |
| Abstract |
| Tourism industry, also called the smokeless industry has proven time and again as one of the best options for bringing speedy growth and development in many countries of the world. This industry is also one unique industry which has the capacity to reach out to the poorest of the poor in the society as it involves multiple stakeholders. Manipur, one of the eight North Eastern states of India, having an area of 22,347 sq.kms is still struggling on its path to development, comparing to other well developed states of India. The state is inhabited by more than 32 ethnic groups, has a rich cultural heritage and exotic flora and fauna. Manipur’s Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only natural habitat of the Brow Antlered Deer which have become extinct in other parts of the world. Manipur’s scenic beauty lies in its vast tracts of unexplored nature, exotic flowers, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, caves etc. The world famous game of Polo is believed to have its origin in Manipur. Therefore, this paper emphasizes the need to create tourism awareness among the people of the state and tap the enormous potentials Manipur has in bringing this wonderful industry which have brought sunshine to people, villages, towns, districts, states, regions and countries across the world. The problems of unemployment, poverty, rural and urban development, infrastructural development etc. will be so solved if tourism industry flourishes in Manipur. |
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