The Way Ahead

M P Ecotourism Development Board

Ecotourism

Ecologically Sustainable Tourism. Responsible Tourism to Natural Areas that

Conserves the Environment and improves the well being of Local Communities. Involves wildlife watching, trekking, nature trails,

camping, bird watching, adventure sports etc. Minimum Impact on Natural Resources and local

communities Generates Environmental and Cultural Awareness Financial Benefits for Conservation and Local

Communities.

Background

Ecotourism as a growing industry Market forces

A major growth engine to promote economy.

It has direct and multiplier effects for employment & poverty eradication.

Tourism revolution is sweeping the World from last 4 decades.

Expected receipts to cross $ 2000 Billions by 2020

(Continued)

Tourism contributes

11% Global GDP

8% World Trade Employment

Indias Share

World Tourist arrival 0.38%

World tourist receipts 0.66%

TOURISM STATISTICS

1.50 Billion expected2020

700 Million2001

500 Million1992

200 Million1974100 Million1964

No. of Tourists leaving home World wide

Year

2.6915.5 (Direct)42 (Indirect)

340Number of employment Million

2336.4 50000 631147.5Turnover / year Rs crores

Potential

638143442310000Turnover/ year Rs crores

0.112.64693No of TouristsMillion

STATENATIONALGLOBAL

WORLD TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2004

TOTAL ARRIVALS: 76.5 CRORES EARNINIGS FROM TOURISM: $ 62300

CRORE (Rs. 30, 00,000 CRORE) GROWTH RATE : 11% SHARE IN EXPORT OF GOODS AND

SERVICES: 6% SHARE IN SERVICES EXPORTS: 30%

INDIA TOURISM 2004

TOTAL ARRIVALS: 33.7 LAKH EARNINIGS FROM TOURISM: $ 481.0 CRORE

(Rs. 22,000 CRORE) DOMESTIC TOURIST VISITS: 36.7 CRORE INDIANS GOING ABROAD: 62 LAKH SHARE OF TOURISM IN GDP: 4.9% SHARE OF INDIA IN WORLD ARRVALS:

0.44%

TOURISM, ECOTOURISM AND WILDLIFE TOURISM (2004)

INDIA

WORLD

EARNINGS (RS CRORES)

ARRIVALS (LAKH)

EARNINGS (Crore Rs)

ARRIVALS (Crores)

FEATURE

-1450022,000

7-13

-

~ 30.0 (~ 40%)

WILDLIFE TOURISM

ECOTOURISMTOURISM

13-20

1,98,000

~ 45.5(~ 60%)

33.7

28,03,500

76.3

TOURISM PROFILE IN MP

Madhya Pradesh with an annual tourism influx of around 0.11 million generates benefits equivalent to Rs 637 crores annually.

The projection for the next 2-3 years will bring in the Madhya Pradesh of 2.69 million employment opportunities and a generated income which is quite equivalent to Rs. 2336.4 crores annually.

80% of tourism in MP is ecotourism

WILDLIFE TOURISM IN MP

25/500

60.31 (+83%)

427.07 (+108%)

22,117(+25%)

6,85,917 (+28%)

2004-05

74.10 (23%)38.44 (+4.48%)

36.84Rev./Tourist (Rs)

25/50020/20020/200Fees (Indian /Foreign)

516.5 (21%)212.61 (+16%)

182.09Revenue to Parks (Rs Lac)

24,466(+11%)17,664 (+25%)

9,643Foreigners

6,72,712 (-0.2%)

5,35,149 (+10%)

4,84,736Indian

2005-062003-042002-03Category

Tourism and Jobs Employment potential- high revenue capital ratio

Job Potential: 2 Foreigners and 17 Local Tourists Create one job each.

Investment Rs 1.00 Million- 47 direct Jobs

11 indirect Jobs

9 Surpasses Employment Potential of Agriculture, Industry Sectors

9 MP National Parks Generate Nearly 50,000 Jobs(not necessarily in MP)

GROWTH IN VISITATION(Indian)

20,962 (-11%)23,089(+11%)20,852 (+45%)14,398Ken GS

30,00026,00023,00020,000Others

3,06,771 (+27.2%)2,41,290 (+67.9%)1,44,060 (+3.2.%)1,39,514Van Vihar

24,362 (-23.8%)30,166 30,037 (-17%)36,014Panna

6,85,917 (+28%)

1,85,048 (0.23%)

23,336 (+16.7%)

21,494 (+31%)

67,971(+10.4%)

2004-05

6,72712(-0.2%)

154826 (-16.44%)

30,459 (+30.5)

28,316 (+31.7%)

77,016 (+13.3%)

2005-06

5,35,149(+10.4%)4,84,736Total

1,89,713 (+20%)1,57,605Satpura

19,969 (+10.5%)18,071Pench

16,373 (+3.6%)15,795Bandhavgarh

61,576 (+15%)53,498Kanha

2003-042002-03PA

GROWTH IN VISITATION(Foreigners)

7542 (- 16%)8980 (+48%)6065 (+220%)2753Ken GS400300165150Others

22,117(+25%)

3803 (-18%)251(+560%)1160 (+104%)

3812 (+18%)

3,811(+28%)

2004-05

24,466 (+11%)

4542(+119.8%)225 (-11%)1687 (+45.4%)

4564 (+19.7%)

5506 (+44.5%)

2005-06

17,664(+25%)9,643Total

38 (-45%)68Satpura4637 (+79%)2592Panna

568 (+312%)138Pench

3221(+64%)1965Bandhavgarh

2,970 (+50%)1,977Kanha

2003-042002-03PA

GROWTH IN REVENUE

44,54,546 (+44%)30,94,631(+44%)21,54,409 (+11%)19,44,794Van Vihar17,40,764 (+8%)16,08,451(+100%)8,00,038 (57%)5,10,419Ken GS

5,00,0004,00,0002,30,0002,00,000Others

427.07 (+108%)

29,14,613 (+96%)

42,18,893 (+40%)

33,98,830 (+164%)

1,27,67,438(+131%)

1,30,44,322(+122%)

2004-05

516.5 (21.40%)

35,56,213 (+22%)

52,74,102 (+25%)

53,72,220 (+58%)

1,53,88,554(+20%)

1,53,63,096(+18%)

2005-06

212.61 (+16%)182.09Total (lakh)

30,14,319 (+11%)27,23,781Satpura

14,86,418 (-18%)18,02,176Panna

12,84,602 (+23%)10,41,908Pench

55,31,610 (+20%)

46,46,490Bandhavgarh

58,66,977 (+33.5%)

43,94,181Kanha2003-042002-03Name

GROWTH IN REVENUE/VISITOR

14.5212.8214.9513.93Van Vihar

61.0850.1529.6629.76Ken GS

62.07 (+61%)

85.80

22.8

138.7

504.5

182.0

2004-05

74.10 (+19%)38.45 (+4.4%)36.82Average

34.0615.917.33Satpura

259.2242.8646.68Panna

166.9162.557.2Pench

468.02282.3261.6Bandhavgarh

186.1990.979.2Kanha

2006-072003-042002-03PA

Tourism Vs Cost of Conservation

Cost to Local People (Lost Livelihoods): 291 Cr.

Income from Tourism: Forest Department: 5.16 Cr. Hotels/Lodges/Others: 85-136 Cr

UNIQUE MADHYA PRADESH

LARGEST FOREST AREA LARGEST TIGER POPULATION DOLPHINS, GHARIAL, FLORICAN,

BUSTARD PRISTINE RIVERS (NARBADA, CHAMBAL,

KEN, SON, BETWA, TAPTI, DENWA) LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY EASY ACCESS

Protected Areas of Madhya Pradesh

285TIGER RESERVES

1,56,848

498

89

INDIAMPFEATURE

10,862

25

9

PROTECTED AREA km2

WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

NATIONAL PARKS

National Parks

Major Wildlife Sanctuaries

WORLD CLASS NATIONAL PARKS

KANHA

BANDHAVGARH

PANNA

PENCH

SATPURA

(ALL TIGER RESERVES)

Please spare me

Kanha

Kanha

Barasinga - Swamp Deer

Bandhavgarh

Satpura

Ken River-Panna

Gahri Ghat-Panna

Ratapani

Chambal Dolphin

Sailana

Kanha Interpretation Centre

ACCOMMODATION

241023624

024441182

07000

56248920

0391138208

BEDS:A)A CATEGORYB)B CATEGORYC)C CATEGORYD)D CATEGORY

A: Rs. > 5000B: 2000 to 4999C: 1000 to 1999D: < 1000

1423

01343

0300

2660

011613

Hotels/Lodges:A)A CATEGORYB)B CATEGORYC)C CATEGORYD)D CATEGORY

REMARKS (Expenses/Day)

PENCH

SATPURA

PANNABNPKANHAFACILITIES

Accommodation and Income(2005-06)

6.93 Cr.

44550

324

10

Pench

85.66 (Rs. 1556/day)

37.54 5.3911.95 23.75Estimated Income to Lodges/others (Crore Rs.)

6,69,86024126515,400767251,52625Visitor Nights (@50%)

33841322705581110No. of Beds

1334732845No. of Units

TotalSatpuraPannaBandgarhKanhaITEM

Wildlife Tourism: IssuesImpact on Surrounding Areas Mushrooming of Shops/Lodges (Density, Fences,

Garbage) Degradation of Village Infrastructure Impact on Local Culture Affecting Wildlife CorridorsPark Management Carrying Capacity Overemphasis on Tigers and Tiger Reserves Lack of Variety of Activities Lack of Trained Staff Size of Tourism Zone Involvement of Local People

MP Ecotourism Development BoardA new horizon

To promote ecotourism activities in and around forest areas Ecotourism Cell was created in 2004

Cell notified as Board in July 2005; CEO (Forest Officer) as Executive Head; GB Chairman HFM; EC Chairman PS - FD

Works in coordination with TD; Resource Management by FD and Marketing management by TD

Focus on using ecotourism as a management tool for conservation; diversifying tourists pressure from PAs

Approach Included in Working Plans and Management Plans (PAs) Public People Private Partnership Multi-stakeholder partnership involving all concerned Departments Capacity building of Forest Committees for ecotourism entrepreneurship

First phase projects initiated Ratapani, Orchha, Kathotiya, Ralamandal, Amarkantak, Jinna (Panna), Dumna Madanmahal (Jabalpur)

Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Development Board

Constituted by the Forest Department, in July 2005, to Create Opportunities for Ecotourism in MP.

To Generate Synergy between Forest Department, Tourism Department and other Stakeholders.

To Make Ecotourism A Mainstream Programme of The Forest Department.

Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Development Board

Objectives: Infrastructure Development Develop/Review Policies and Laws Development and Enforcement of

Standards/Norms Encourage Private Investment and People's

Participation. Stakeholder Participation and Coordination HRD

New Opportunities In National Parks(2006-07)

Trekking, Biking, Bird watching and Camping in National Parks No Closed Season.

Full Day Excursions, including midday camps. Start and End Times Extended Half Hour before

Sunrise and Half Hour After Sunset. Use of Hides and Watch Towers. Improved Guide Service: Guides/Naturalists of

Different Grades. No Fee for Still Cameras, video camera fee lowered. Double Tariffs: 21 Dec. to 5 Jan; 2 days before and 3

days after Deepavali and Holi. (Kanha and Bandhavgarhonly)

Excursion Rates: Per Round (not per day)

Future Vision Switch Over to Ecotourism from just Wildlife

Tourism.

Sustainable Development Through Community involvement in Ecotourism.

Developing non-tiger destinations.

Development of Narmada River and Reservoirs as major Destinations for Water Sports and Ecotourism.

Development of Urban Getaways

Prioritisation Step 1- Identification of the new Destinations

Through the consultation and participation of the officials of the Tourism and Forest Departments, non-officials and based on the existing knowledge of the destinations, the tentative list of the destinations has been prepared. A small format for the identification of the new sites was also supplied to the CFs, which was later pursued with them. The tentative list of the new Destinations for the Phase II is attached as Annex 1.

Step 2 Categorisation of the new Destinations based on the Prioritisation CriteriaThe identified destinations have been categorised based on the criteria set for the prioritisation for the Phase Two Destinations. Step 2 has been presented as Annex 2.

Step 3 Evaluation of the DestinationsBased on the recognised attributes of ecotourism, the destinations have been evaluated, for their existing and potential strengths, to be developed as ecotourism destinations for Phase II.

Phase I1. Amarkantak2. Dumna3. Jinna - Panna4. Kathotiya5. Kerwa6. Orchha7. Pachmadi8. Ralamandal9. Ratapani Ginnorgarh

Phase II - ProposedA. Jabalpur Circuit1. Bargi2. Bheraghat3. Madan Mahal 4. Payali a. (Dumna Phase I)B. Bhopal Circuit5. Barrusot6. Bhimbetka7. Kartoli8. Kolar9. Purtala, a. (Kerwa Phase I)

b. (Ratapani Phase I)c. (Kathotiya Phase I)

C. Shivpuri Circuit10. Madhav National Park11. Manikhera 12. Mohini Sagar 13. Sakya SagarD. Seoni Circuit14. Rukhar15. Pench National Park (Buffer Zone)E. Untied16. Chirikhoh17. Gandhi Sagar18. Ghughwa Fossil National Park, Mandla19. Madai20. Narmada Nagar21. Noradehi22. Tamia (Patalkot)

A. Destinations having ecotourism potential situated at the periphery of or adjoining the National Parks, so as to divert a part of ecotourists to the new destinations.1. Bargi (can attract ecotourists from both Kanha and Pench NPs)2. Ghughwa Fossil National Park (satellite for Kanha NP)3. Payali (option for the ecotourists of Pench NP)4. Rukhar (alternative for ecotourists from Pench)

B. Destinations in Sanctuaries, which have potential but are not presently popular.5. Barrusot (Ratapani)6. Chirikhoh (Narsinghgarh)7. Gandhi Sagar8. Noradehi9. Purtala (Singhori)

C. Urban Getaways near big cities.(1. Bargi)

10. Bheraghat11. Kolar12. Madanmahal

D Destinations which constitute a part of the regular ecotourism circuits; circuit approach is also a priority of the GOI, Ministry of Tourism.Jabalpur Circuit Bhopal Circuit Shivpuri Circuit(1. Bargi) (6. Purtala) 15. Mohini Sagar (4. Payali) (8. Barrusot) 16. Manikhera(10. Madan Mahal) (12. Kolar) 17. Sakya Sagar(11. Bheraghat) 13. Bhimbetka 18. Madhav National Park (Dumna Phase I) 14. Kartoli

(Kerwa Phase I)(Ratapani Phase I) (Kathotiya Phase I)

E Destinations having ecotourism potential and equipped with some infrastructures, and are situated in or nearby TDC circuits and can be developed with little interventions.

Bargi Bheraghat Gandhi Sagar Kolar Madhav National Park Narmada Nagar Pench National Park (Buffer Zone) Rukhar Sakya Sagar

F Destinations having ecotourism potential, and are being presently visited by the tourists. Bargi Bheraghat Bhimbetka Gandhi Sagar Kolar Madan Mahal Madhav National Park Narmada Nagar Pench National Park (Buffer Zone) Sakya Sagar

G. Destinations that have potential but are only locally popular, lack infrastructures, so are not being visited by the outside visitors.

Ghughwa Fossil National Park, Mandla Madan Mahal Manikhera Mohini Sagar Rukhar Tamia (Patalkot)

Future Destinations

Ratapani Orchha Urban Getawys (Ralamandal, Kerwa,

Dumna, Audhpur) Chambal River Madai and Bori (Satpura Tiger Reserve) Amarkantak-Dindori

New Ecotourism DestinationsSatpura Tiger Reserve and Pachmarhi: Only Hill Station of Central India Great Waterfalls, Fantastic Panoramic

Views, Great Forests, Tigers and other Wildlife, Ancient Cave Paintings, Bird Watching. New Trekking Trails New Camping Sites

New Ecotourism DestinationsOrchha Nature Reserve Historic, Ancient Temples, Forts and Palaces. On way to Khajuraho

and Panna Pristine River Betwa,

Beautiful Forest and Wildlife River Rafting, Trekking,

Camping, Biking.

New Ecotourism Destinations

AMARKANTAK-DINDORI GREAT SAL FOREST BELT BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE ETHNIC CULTURE WILDLIFE ANCIENT SHRINES WATERFALLS

New Ecotourism Destinations

Narbada River and Dams Bargi Dam, Onkareshwar Dam, River and Islands. Close to Indore and Bhopal Water Sports, Camping, Trekking.

New Ecotourism Destinations

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary Close to Bhopal Beautiful Forests, Rock Formations, and Rock

Paintings Two World Heritage Sites

(Sanchi and Bhim Bathika) Ancient Fort (Ginnorgarh),

POW Camps. Trekking, Wildlife, Camping.

New Ecotourism Destinations

Chambal River: Cleanest River of India Sanctuary for River Dolphins, Crocodiles,

Turtles, Water Birds. Beautiful, Mystical, Natural River Bank

Architecture (Clay), Deep Ravines and Gorges. Close to Agra, Ranthmbhore, Bharatpur,

Gwalior Opportunities: River Cruise, Wildlife

Chambal

New Ecotourism Destinations

Panna - Khajuraho: Close to Khajuraho Temples, Airport and Panna

National Park Countryside Rich in Forts and Palaces. Tiger Reserve and Crocodile Sanctuary, Beautiful

Landscape. Pristine and Beautiful River Ken Dense Teak Forest Trekking, Camping, Adventure Sports, Angling

Opportunities.

New Ecotourism Destinations

Urban Getaways Ralamandal (Indore) Dumna Bargi

(Jabalpur) Kerwa (Bhopal) Audhpur (Gwalior)

MP Innovations

Park Development Fund (PDF)

All Park Revenues Accrue into PDF Committee under PCCF Allocates Funds 2004-05: Rs. 400.0 Lakh. Used for Supplementing Park Development and

for Community Assistance. 10% For Ecotourism Promotion Board

ON THE ANVIL

Higher Tariffs on Weekends and Holidays. Trekking and Overnight Camping in

National Parks. Camping Between Morning and Evening

Excursions. Use of Hides and Watch Towers. Improved Guides/Naturalists.

Better Interpretation Facilities

Functional: Kanha, Panna, Satpura, Van Vihar, Madhav.

Completed: Pench, Bandhavgarh.

Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Policy 2006

To be incorporated in the new Tourism Policy of the Tourism Department

PPP potential areasConservation (As a part of CSR)

Strengthening Development of PAs Infrastructure

Interpretation Centers Approach roads

Relocation of villages Strengthening Conservation Support system

Supporting local communities Strengthening the staff

Sophisticated kits Ration aids Welfare actvities

Conservation Education Programme for schools and colleges

PPP Potential Areas

Ecotourism (As a venture) As developer

Based on the DPRs Complete or part

Activities, e.g. Visitors Centre / s As Investor

Complete project or activity As operator Any of the above combination

PPP Potential Areas

Grey Areas Policy

Long term lease Benefit sharing mechanism Need to work within existing legal framework unless

there are required changes, conducive to the PPP

Green areas Congenial atmosphere at both GOI and GOMP Ecotourism as an opportunity

Green Publicity

PPP Experiences from other States

HP Uttaranchal AP

PPP - Action

Can we start with this Destination

CHIRIKHOH

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EcotourismWORLD TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS 2004INDIA TOURISM 2004TOURISM, ECOTOURISM AND WILDLIFE TOURISM (2004)TOURISM PROFILE IN MPWILDLIFE TOURISM IN MPTourism and JobsGROWTH IN VISITATION(Indian)GROWTH IN VISITATION(Foreigners)GROWTH IN REVENUEGROWTH IN REVENUE/VISITORTourism Vs Cost of ConservationUNIQUE MADHYA PRADESHProtected Areas of Madhya PradeshWORLD CLASS NATIONAL PARKSKanhaKanhaBarasinga - Swamp DeerBandhavgarhSatpuraKen River-PannaGahri Ghat-PannaRatapaniChambal DolphinSailanaKanha Interpretation CentreACCOMMODATIONAccommodation and Income(2005-06)Wildlife Tourism: IssuesMP Ecotourism Development BoardA new horizonMadhya Pradesh Ecotourism Development BoardMadhya Pradesh Ecotourism Development BoardNew Opportunities In National Parks (2006-07)Future VisionPrioritisationFuture DestinationsNew Ecotourism DestinationsNew Ecotourism DestinationsNew Ecotourism DestinationsNew Ecotourism DestinationsNew Ecotourism DestinationsNew Ecotourism DestinationsChambalNew Ecotourism DestinationsNew Ecotourism DestinationsMP InnovationsON THE ANVILBetter Interpretation FacilitiesMadhya Pradesh Ecotourism Policy 2006PPP potential areasPPP Potential AreasPPP Experiences from other StatesPPP - ActionThanks