Social and environmental Impact of Tourism in India

Abstract

Tourism in developing Countries like India has become one of the major sectors of the economy, contribution to a large proportion of the National income and generating large employment opportunities. It has Become the fastest growing service industry with great potentials for its further expansion and diversification. Tourism in India has several positive and negative impacts on society and man-made environment. The term environment  refers to soil,air, water, flora, fauna, people and their social, economic and cultural condition.