Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism in the North-east: Pathways, Prospect, and Policy Challenges

Author(s)	Dr. Prithwiraj Swargiary
Country	India
Abstract	Sustainable tourism and ecotourism have become important approaches for promoting economic development while conserving natural and cultural resources. The North-East region of India, known for its rich biodiversity, scenic landscapes, and diverse indigenous cultures, possesses significant potential for the development of sustainable tourism. The region’s national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, hills, rivers, and traditional lifestyles provide unique opportunities for ecotourism that can support livelihood generation and regional development. However, the growth of tourism in the North-East is constrained by several challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, poor connectivity, environmental degradation, and limited policy coordination. Unregulated tourism activities may also threaten fragile ecosystems and local cultural heritage. This paper examines the pathways, prospects, and policy challenges of sustainable tourism and ecotourism in the North-East region. Based on secondary sources and existing literature, the study highlights the importance of community participation, effective policy frameworks, and environmentally responsible tourism practices for ensuring sustainable and inclusive tourism development.
Keywords	Sustainable Tourism, Ecotourism, Pathways, Prospects and Policy Challenges
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-14

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