Sustainable management of natural resources and promotion of cultural diversity through community based rural eco tourism in Nagaland
Department
North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA)
Project Details
Forests have been intrinsically linked to the economy of the Nagas with 80% of the state covered by forests. Nagaland lies in one of the global hotspots with threatened biodiversity. With a growing population the pressures on forests and the natural environment is enormous. Ecotourism is a growing segment of the tourism industry that is making positive contributions to the environmental, social, cultural and economic well-being of local communities. Carefully planned and operated ecotourism managed by local communities is able to provide direct benefits that might offset pressure from other less sustainable activities that make use of natural resources. The goal for this initiative is to support the conservation effort of the village by involving local communities and promoting economic activities for preserving nature and local culture through the introduction of community based eco-tourism.
Area of Operations
Peren, Mokokchung, Phek and Wokha
Thematic Area
Tourism
Targeted Beneficiaries
BPL, Women, children, rural, youth etc
Proposed Activities
1. To promote economic activities for preserving nature and local culture through community based eco-tourism. 2. Conservation of Eco-tourism and natural resources
