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An Analysis of Tourism Infrastructure Development in Maharashtra

Vol 7 , Issue 1 , January - June 2020 | Pages: 87-97 | Research Paper  

 
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https://doi.org/10.17492/manthan.v7i1.195410


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1. * Gorkhnath Uttekar, Research Scholar, Department of Economics & Public Policy, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (gaurav.uttekar7@gmail.com)

Tourism is a socio-economic phenomenon comprising of the activities and experiences of tourists and visitors away from their home. Tourism industry in Maharashtra has a great potential for growth, given the availability of basic infrastructure. Maharashtra has a rich historical and cultural heritage, which has been under-explored by the tourism industry and the government agencies. This paper analyses the crucial role played by the tourism sector in the economic development of Maharashtra. The paper highlights the tourism policy of the state, assesses the impact of tourism development, identifies specific tourist centres and suggest certain policy measures for the development of tourism activity. 

Keywords

Tourism; Infrastructure; Economic development; Maharashtra

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