IGNOU PTS-05 Project – Case Study of Eco-Tourism in Kerala

Eco Tourism is one of the latest additions to the tourism industry, which is fast gaining momentum. It is a responsible tourism to the natural areas, which conserve the ecology and promotes the welfare of the people. It entertains the visitors in a way that it does not effect the world's natural and cultural environments. Infact it is one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry. The revenue generated from the tourism industry encourages the state and central government to fund various conservation programmes in a country.

Objectives

• To know how Kerala eco-tourism conserve & preserve natural & cultural environment.
• To study about the various eco-parks, adventures/activities, eco-places, eco-tours & flora & fauna etc.
• To know about pollutants activities in our environment.
• To know the various factor’s responsible for degradation of environment.
• After all that to know the risks & benefits of eco-tourism.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• Conserve & Preserve Natural & Cultural Environment
• Eco Parks in Kerala
• Adventures/Activities in Kerala
• Eco Tours to Kerala
• Flora and Fauna of Kerala
• Pollutants Activities in our Environment
• Risk and Benefits of Eco Tourism
• Conclusion
• Bibliography