22 February, 2023

This seminar seeks to analyze the various modalities of reconciling interests between visitors and local residents in India under G-20. Y-20 and U-20 led tourism development has been accompanied by the residents in India. In most sites, tourism guarantees better ownership of the local economy by the residents, including the most deprived citizens.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: National Service Scheme (NSS-VGEC)
• Date: 22nd February 2023
• Expert: Prof. Ghanshyam K. Shah (Assistant Professor, EC Dept, VGEC)
• Venue: L Block Auditorium, VGEC, Chandkheda
• No. of Participants: 43
• Event Coordinator: Dr. A. H. Dafda

Discussion Points:

• The G-20 summit residency by India put strong emphasis on the involvement of local communities in the management of World Heritage properties.
• There are lot of carrier opportunities in tourism which have gained a momentum due to G-20, Y-20, U-20.
• What are the means for better governance allowing local communities to become stakeholders in the local tourism development?
• What initiatives, taken by local actors, site managers, local residents and tourists allow the development of tourism projects taking into account the needs and expectations of the different groups?