The present volume provides an in-depth analysis of the role of tourism in rural development. It traces the contribution which tourism can make to the economic, social, political and even environmental advancement. While writing this book the authors have referred to a number of secondary sources and have taken a lot of required material from them and he herby acknowledges their contribution with sincerity and gratitude. The readers or this book shall find it quite informative and interesting. It will be beneficial not only for the students and researchers but also for the teachers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashish Chandra
Dr. Ashish Chandra born, in a modest family which is known as much for its academic aptitude, as for the close association with freedom struggle of the country. Bachelor in Tourism from prestigious Delhi University, this committed and diligently hardworking young professional earned Gold Medal for standing first class first in his MIBM examinations. Ashish, besides being co-editor to a Tourism Journal already has eight books to his credit. it has been his genius and deep academic devotion that immediately after getting through his Master' Ashish was able to start his dream career as lecturer in tourism at the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. He has opted the problems, "Growth and Development of Tourism in India-A Critical Assessment". A Man with Crystal clear vision on short and long-term career goals and strong self-confidence in his persona, Mr. Chandra firmly believes in the quotable quote "nothing is impossible" provided one has undeterred determination to achieve.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR O.P. Kandari
Prof. O.P. Kandari, credited to produce one of the pioneering Doctoral works on Tourism in the country, has been keenly engaged in research writing, guiding Ph.D. studies and organizing seminar and conferences on the applied perspectives of the discipline, apart from being closely associated with inception of innovative and advanced Tourism and Hotel Management Courses including India's first Master Degree Programme in Tourism at Kurukshetra University and Master in Hotel Management at the Bundelkhand University where he has also introduced M.Phil in Tourism alongside three other professional ventures, i.e., Master in Travel and Tourism Management, Bachelor in Tourism Administration and Bachelor in HOtel Management. Professor Kandari is presently also the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Bundelkhand University and the Director of Bundelkhand University International Centre.
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