Rural Tourism and Infrastructure Development in Uttrakhad, India- An Innovation for Promotion of Tourism

Abstract: 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 would be to promote village tourism as the primary tourism product to spread tourism and its socioeconomic benefits to rural and new geographic regions. Key geographic regions have been identified for development and promotion of Rural Tourism. The implementation has been done through a Convergence Committee headed by the District Magistrate. The activities like improving the natural environment, hygiene, socio-economic status, infrastructure etc. would be great help for foreign and domestic tourist