The Way Ahead

M P Ecotourism Development Board

Ecotourism
Ecologically Sustainable Tourism.
Responsible Tourism to Natural Areas that
Conserves the Environment and improves the
well being of Local Communities.
Involves wildlife watching, trekking, nature trails,
camping, bird watching, adventure sports etc.
Minimum Impact on Natural Resources and local
communities
Generates Environmental and Cultural Awareness
Financial Benefits for Conservation and Local
Communities.

Background
Ecotourism as a growing industry Market forces
A major growth engine to promote economy.
It has direct and multiplier effects for
employment & poverty eradication.
Tourism revolution is sweeping the World from
last 4 decades.
Expected receipts to cross $ 2000 Billions by
2020

(Continued)

Tourism contributes
11% Global GDP
8% World Trade Employment

Indias Share
World Tourist arrival 0.38%
World tourist receipts 0.66%

TOURISM STATISTICS
Year

No. of Tourists leaving home

World wide

1964

100 Million

1974

200 Million

1992

500 Million

2001

700 Million

2020

1.50 Billion expected

No of Tourists
Million
Turnover/
year Rs crores

GLOBAL

NATIONAL

STATE

693

2.64

0.11

2310000

14344

638

631147.5

50000

2336.4

340

15.5 (Direct)

2.69

Potential

Turnover /
year Rs crores
Number of
employment
Million

42 (Indirect)

WORLD TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS

2004
TOTAL ARRIVALS: 76.5 CRORES
EARNINIGS FROM TOURISM: $ 62300
CRORE (Rs. 30, 00,000 CRORE)
GROWTH RATE : 11%
SHARE IN EXPORT OF GOODS AND
SERVICES: 6%
SHARE IN SERVICES EXPORTS: 30%

INDIA TOURISM 2004

TOTAL ARRIVALS: 33.7 LAKH
EARNINIGS FROM TOURISM: $ 481.0 CRORE
(Rs. 22,000 CRORE)
DOMESTIC TOURIST VISITS: 36.7 CRORE
INDIANS GOING ABROAD: 62 LAKH
SHARE OF TOURISM IN GDP: 4.9%
SHARE OF INDIA IN WORLD ARRVALS:
0.44%

TOURISM, ECOTOURISM AND WILDLIFE

TOURISM (2004)
FEATURE
WORLD

INDIA

TOURISM ECOTOURISM WILDLIFE

TOURISM

ARRIVALS
(Crores)

76.3

~ 45.5
(~ 60%)

~ 30.0
(~ 40%)

EARNINGS
(Crore Rs)

28,03,500

1,98,000

ARRIVALS
(LAKH)

33.7

13-20

7-13

EARNINGS
(RS CRORES)

22,000

14500

TOURISM PROFILE IN MP
Madhya Pradesh with an annual tourism influx
of around 0.11 million generates benefits
equivalent to Rs 637 crores annually.
The projection for the next 2-3 years will bring
in the Madhya Pradesh of 2.69 million
employment opportunities and a generated
income which is quite equivalent to Rs. 2336.4
crores annually.
80% of tourism in MP is ecotourism

WILDLIFE TOURISM IN MP
Category

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

Indian

4,84,736

5,35,149
(+10%)

6,85,917
(+28%)

6,72,712
(-0.2%)

Foreigners

9,643

17,664
(+25%)

22,117(+25%)

24,466(+11%)

Revenue to
Parks (Rs Lac)

182.09

212.61
(+16%)

427.07 (+108%) 516.5 (21%)

Rev./Tourist
(Rs)

36.84

38.44
(+4.48%)

60.31 (+83%)

74.10 (23%)

Fees (Indian
/Foreign)

20/200

20/200

25/500

25/500

Tourism and Jobs

Employment potential- high revenue capital ratio
Job Potential: 2 Foreigners and 17 Local Tourists Create
one job each.
Investment Rs 1.00 Million-

47 direct Jobs
11 indirect Jobs

9 Surpasses Employment Potential of Agriculture, Industry

Sectors
9 MP National Parks Generate Nearly
(not necessarily in MP)

50,000 Jobs

GROWTH IN VISITATION
(Indian)
PA

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

Kanha

53,498

61,576 (+15%)

67,971(+10.4%)

77,016 (+13.3%)

Bandhavgarh

15,795

16,373 (+3.6%)

21,494 (+31%)

28,316 (+31.7%)

Pench

18,071

19,969 (+10.5%)

23,336 (+16.7%)

30,459 (+30.5)

Panna

36,014

30,037 (-17%)

30,166

24,362 (-23.8%)

Satpura

1,57,605

1,89,713 (+20%)

1,85,048 (0.23%)

154826 (-16.44%)

Van Vihar

1,39,514

1,44,060 (+3.2.%)

2,41,290 (+67.9%)

3,06,771 (+27.2%)

Ken GS

14,398

20,852 (+45%)

23,089(+11%)

20,962 (-11%)

Others

20,000

23,000

26,000

30,000

Total

4,84,736

5,35,149(+10.4%)

6,85,917 (+28%)

6,72712(-0.2%)

GROWTH IN VISITATION
(Foreigners)
PA

2002-03 2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

Kanha

1,977

2,970 (+50%)

3,811(+28%)

5506 (+44.5%)

Bandhavgarh 1965

3221(+64%)

3812 (+18%)

4564 (+19.7%)

Pench

138

568 (+312%)

1160 (+104%)

1687 (+45.4%)

Satpura

68

38 (-45%)

251(+560%)

225 (-11%)

Panna

2592

4637 (+79%)

3803 (-18%)

4542(+119.8%)

Ken GS

2753

6065 (+220%) 8980 (+48%)

7542 (- 16%)

Others

150

165

400

Total

9,643

17,664(+25%) 22,117(+25%)

300

24,466 (+11%)

GROWTH IN REVENUE
Name

2002-03

Kanha

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

43,94,181 58,66,977
(+33.5%)

1,30,44,322
(+122%)

1,53,63,096
(+18%)

Bandhav
garh

46,46,490 55,31,610
(+20%)

1,27,67,438
(+131%)

1,53,88,554
(+20%)

Pench

10,41,908 12,84,602 (+23%) 33,98,830

(+164%)

53,72,220 (+58%)

Satpura

27,23,781 30,14,319 (+11%) 42,18,893 (+40%)

52,74,102 (+25%)

Panna

18,02,176 14,86,418 (-18%)

29,14,613 (+96%)

35,56,213 (+22%)

Ken GS

5,10,419

16,08,451(+100%) 17,40,764 (+8%)

Van Vihar

19,44,794 21,54,409 (+11%) 30,94,631(+44%)

44,54,546 (+44%)

Others

2,00,000

Total (lakh) 182.09

8,00,038 (57%)
2,30,000

4,00,000

5,00,000

212.61 (+16%)

427.07 (+108%)

516.5 (21.40%)

GROWTH IN REVENUE/VISITOR
PA

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2006-07

Kanha

79.2

90.9

182.0

186.19

Bandhavgarh

261.6

282.3

504.5

468.02

Pench

57.2

62.5

138.7

166.91

Satpura

17.33

15.9

22.8

34.06

Panna

46.68

42.86

85.80

259.22

Van Vihar

13.93

14.95

12.82

14.52

Ken GS

29.76

29.66

50.15

61.08

Average

36.82

38.45 (+4.4%)

62.07 (+61%)

74.10 (+19%)

Tourism Vs Cost of Conservation

Cost to Local People (Lost Livelihoods): 291 Cr.
Income from Tourism:

Forest Department: 5.16 Cr.

Hotels/Lodges/Others: 85-136 Cr

UNIQUE MADHYA PRADESH

LARGEST FOREST AREA
LARGEST TIGER POPULATION
DOLPHINS, GHARIAL, FLORICAN,
BUSTARD
PRISTINE RIVERS (NARBADA, CHAMBAL,
KEN, SON, BETWA, TAPTI, DENWA)
LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY
EASY ACCESS

Protected Areas of Madhya Pradesh

FEATURE

MP

INDIA

NATIONAL PARKS

89

WILDLIFE
SANCTUARIES

25

498

PROTECTED AREA km2 10,862

TIGER RESERVES

1,56,848
28

National Parks

Major Wildlife Sanctuaries

WORLD CLASS NATIONAL PARKS

KANHA
BANDHAVGARH
PANNA
PENCH
SATPURA
(ALL TIGER RESERVES)

Please spare me

Kanha

Kanha

Barasinga - Swamp Deer

Bandhavgarh

Satpura

Ken River-Panna

Gahri Ghat-Panna

Ratapani

Chambal Dolphin

Sailana

Kanha Interpretation Centre

ACCOMMODATION
FACILITIES

KANHA BNP

PANNA SATPU PENC

RA
H

Hotels/Lodges:
A)A CATEGORY
B)B CATEGORY
C)C CATEGORY
D)D CATEGORY

0
11
6
13

2
6
6
0

0
3
0
0

0
1
3
43

1
4
2
3

BEDS:
A)A CATEGORY
B)B CATEGORY
C)C CATEGORY
D)D CATEGORY

0
391
138
208

56
248
92
0

0
70
0
0

0
24
44
1182

24
102
36
24

REMARKS
(Expenses/Day)
A: Rs. > 5000
B: 2000 to 4999
C: 1000 to 1999
D: < 1000

Accommodation and Income

(2005-06)
ITEM

Kanha

Bandgarh

Panna

Satpura

Pench

Total

No. of Units

45

28

47

10

133

No. of Beds

1110

558

70

1322

324

3384

Visitor Nights 1,52625

(@50%)

76725

15,400

241265

44550

6,69,860

Estimated
23.75
Income to
Lodges/others
(Crore Rs.)

11.95

5.39

37.54

6.93 Cr.

85.66

(Rs.
1556/day)

Wildlife Tourism: Issues

Impact on Surrounding Areas
Mushrooming of Shops/Lodges (Density,
Garbage)
Degradation of Village Infrastructure
Impact on Local Culture
Affecting Wildlife Corridors
Park Management
Carrying Capacity
Overemphasis on Tigers and Tiger Reserves
Lack of Variety of Activities
Lack of Trained Staff
Size of Tourism Zone
Involvement of Local People

Fences,

MP Ecotourism Development Board

A new horizon

To promote ecotourism activities in and around forest

areas Ecotourism Cell was created in 2004

Cell notified as Board in July 2005; CEO (Forest Officer) as
Executive Head; GB Chairman HFM; EC Chairman PS - FD
Works in coordination with TD; Resource Management by FD
and Marketing management by TD
Focus on using ecotourism as a management tool for
conservation; diversifying tourists pressure from PAs

Approach
Included in Working Plans and Management Plans (PAs)
Public People Private Partnership
Multi-stakeholder partnership involving all concerned Departments
Capacity building of Forest Committees for ecotourism entrepreneurship

First phase projects initiated Ratapani, Orchha, Kathotiya, Ralamandal,

Amarkantak, Jinna (Panna), Dumna Madanmahal (Jabalpur)

Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism

Development Board
Constituted by the Forest Department, in July 2005,
to Create Opportunities for Ecotourism in MP.
To Generate Synergy between Forest Department,
Tourism Department and other Stakeholders.
To Make Ecotourism A Mainstream Programme of
The Forest Department.

Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism

Development Board
Objectives:
Infrastructure Development
Develop/Review Policies and Laws
Development
and
Enforcement
of
Standards/Norms
Encourage Private Investment and People's
Participation.
Stakeholder Participation and Coordination
HRD

New Opportunities In National Parks

(2006-07)

Trekking, Biking, Bird watching and Camping in

National Parks No Closed Season.
Full Day Excursions, including midday camps.
Start and End Times Extended Half Hour before
Sunrise and Half Hour After Sunset.
Use of Hides and Watch Towers.
Improved Guide Service: Guides/Naturalists of
Different Grades.
No Fee for Still Cameras, video camera fee lowered.
Double Tariffs: 21 Dec. to 5 Jan; 2 days before and 3
days after Deepavali and Holi. (Kanha and Bandhavgarh
only)
Excursion Rates: Per Round (not per day)

Future Vision
Switch Over to Ecotourism from just Wildlife
Tourism.
Sustainable Development Through Community
involvement in Ecotourism.
Developing non-tiger destinations.
Development of Narmada River and Reservoirs as
major Destinations for Water Sports and
Ecotourism.
Development of Urban Getaways

Prioritisation
Step 1- Identification of the new Destinations
Through the consultation and participation of the officials of the
Tourism and Forest Departments, non-officials and based on the
existing knowledge of the destinations, the tentative list of the
destinations has been prepared. A small format for the
identification of the new sites was also supplied to the CFs, which
was later pursued with them. The tentative list of the new
Destinations for the Phase II is attached as Annex 1.
Step 2 Categorisation of the new Destinations based on the
Prioritisation Criteria
The identified destinations have been categorised based on the
criteria set for the prioritisation for the Phase Two Destinations.
Step 2 has been presented as Annex 2.
Step 3 Evaluation of the Destinations
Based on the recognised attributes of ecotourism, the destinations
have been evaluated, for their existing and potential strengths, to
be developed as ecotourism destinations for Phase II.

Phase II - Proposed
A.
Jabalpur Circuit
1. Bargi
2. Bheraghat
3. Madan Mahal
4. Payali a. (Dumna Phase I)
B.
Bhopal Circuit
5. Barrusot
6. Bhimbetka
7. Kartoli
8. Kolar
9. Purtala, a. (Kerwa Phase I)
b. (Ratapani Phase I)
c. (Kathotiya Phase I)
C.
Shivpuri Circuit
10. Madhav National Park
11. Manikhera
12. Mohini Sagar
13. Sakya Sagar
D.
Seoni Circuit
14. Rukhar
15. Pench National Park (Buffer Zone)
E.
Untied
16. Chirikhoh
17. Gandhi Sagar
18. Ghughwa Fossil National Park, Mandla
19. Madai
20. Narmada Nagar
21. Noradehi
22. Tamia (Patalkot)

Phase I
1. Amarkantak
2. Dumna
3. Jinna - Panna
4. Kathotiya
5. Kerwa
6. Orchha
7. Pachmadi
8. Ralamandal
9. Ratapani Ginnorgarh

A. Destinations having ecotourism potential situated at the periphery of or adjoining the National Parks,
so as to divert a part of ecotourists to the new destinations.
1.
Bargi (can attract ecotourists from both Kanha and Pench NPs)
2.
Ghughwa Fossil National Park (satellite for Kanha NP)
3.
Payali (option for the ecotourists of Pench NP)
4.
Rukhar (alternative for ecotourists from Pench)
B. Destinations in Sanctuaries, which have potential but are not presently popular.
5.
Barrusot (Ratapani)
6.
Chirikhoh (Narsinghgarh)
7.
Gandhi Sagar
8.
Noradehi
9.
Purtala (Singhori)
C.

Urban Getaways near big cities.

(1. Bargi)
10.
Bheraghat
11.
Kolar
12.
Madanmahal
Destinations which constitute a part of the regular ecotourism circuits; circuit approach is also a priority of the
GOI, Ministry of Tourism.
Jabalpur Circuit
Bhopal Circuit
Shivpuri Circuit
(1. Bargi)
(6. Purtala)
15. Mohini Sagar
(4. Payali)
(8. Barrusot)
16. Manikhera
(10. Madan Mahal)
(12. Kolar)
17. Sakya Sagar
(11. Bheraghat)
13. Bhimbetka
18. Madhav National Park
(Dumna Phase I)
14. Kartoli
(Kerwa Phase I)
(Ratapani Phase I)
(Kathotiya Phase I)

G.

Destinations having ecotourism potential and equipped with some infrastructures, and are situated in or
nearby TDC circuits and can be developed with little interventions.
Bargi
Bheraghat
Gandhi Sagar
Kolar
Madhav National Park
Narmada Nagar
Pench National Park (Buffer Zone)
Rukhar
Sakya Sagar
Destinations having ecotourism potential, and are being presently visited by the tourists.
Bargi
Bheraghat
Bhimbetka
Gandhi Sagar
Kolar
Madan Mahal
Madhav National Park
Narmada Nagar
Pench National Park (Buffer Zone)
Sakya Sagar
Destinations that have potential but are only locally popular, lack infrastructures, so are not being visited by
the outside visitors.
Ghughwa Fossil National Park, Mandla
Madan Mahal
Manikhera
Mohini Sagar
Rukhar
Tamia (Patalkot)

Future Destinations
Ratapani
Orchha
Urban Getawys (Ralamandal, Kerwa,
Dumna, Audhpur)
Chambal River
Madai and Bori (Satpura Tiger Reserve)
Amarkantak-Dindori

New Ecotourism Destinations

Satpura Tiger Reserve and Pachmarhi:
Only Hill Station of Central India
Great Waterfalls, Fantastic Panoramic
Views,
Great Forests, Tigers and other Wildlife,
Ancient Cave Paintings, Bird Watching.
New Trekking Trails
New Camping Sites

New Ecotourism Destinations

Orchha Nature Reserve
Historic, Ancient Temples, Forts and Palaces.
On way to Khajuraho
and Panna
Pristine River Betwa,
Beautiful Forest and Wildlife
River Rafting, Trekking,
Camping, Biking.

New Ecotourism Destinations

AMARKANTAK-DINDORI
GREAT SAL FOREST BELT
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE
ETHNIC CULTURE
WILDLIFE
ANCIENT SHRINES
WATERFALLS

New Ecotourism Destinations

Narbada River and Dams
Bargi Dam, Onkareshwar Dam, River and Islands.
Close to Indore and Bhopal
Water Sports, Camping, Trekking.

New Ecotourism Destinations

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Close to Bhopal
Beautiful Forests, Rock Formations, and Rock
Paintings
Two World Heritage Sites
(Sanchi and Bhim Bathika)
Ancient Fort (Ginnorgarh),
POW Camps.
Trekking, Wildlife, Camping.

New Ecotourism Destinations

Chambal River:
Cleanest River of India
Sanctuary for River Dolphins, Crocodiles,
Turtles, Water Birds.
Beautiful, Mystical, Natural River Bank
Architecture (Clay), Deep Ravines and Gorges.
Close to Agra, Ranthmbhore, Bharatpur,
Gwalior
Opportunities: River Cruise, Wildlife

Chambal

New Ecotourism Destinations

Panna - Khajuraho:
Close to Khajuraho Temples, Airport and Panna
National Park
Countryside Rich in Forts and Palaces.
Tiger Reserve and Crocodile Sanctuary, Beautiful
Landscape.
Pristine and Beautiful River Ken
Dense Teak Forest
Trekking, Camping, Adventure Sports, Angling
Opportunities.

New Ecotourism Destinations

Urban Getaways
Ralamandal (Indore)
Dumna Bargi
(Jabalpur)
Kerwa (Bhopal)
Audhpur (Gwalior)

MP Innovations
Park Development Fund (PDF)

All Park Revenues Accrue into PDF

Committee under PCCF Allocates Funds
2004-05: Rs. 400.0 Lakh.
Used for Supplementing Park Development and
for Community Assistance.
10% For Ecotourism Promotion Board

ON THE ANVIL
Higher Tariffs on Weekends and Holidays.
Trekking and Overnight Camping in
National Parks.
Camping Between Morning and Evening
Excursions.
Use of Hides and Watch Towers.
Improved Guides/Naturalists.

Better Interpretation Facilities

Functional: Kanha, Panna, Satpura, Van
Vihar, Madhav.
Completed: Pench, Bandhavgarh.

Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Policy

2006

To be incorporated in the new Tourism Policy

of the Tourism Department

PPP potential areas

Conservation (As a part of CSR)
Strengthening Development of PAs
Infrastructure
Interpretation Centers
Approach roads
Relocation of villages
Strengthening Conservation Support system
Supporting local communities
Strengthening the staff
Sophisticated kits
Ration aids
Welfare actvities
Conservation Education Programme for
schools
and colleges

PPP Potential Areas

Ecotourism (As a venture)
As developer
Based on the DPRs
Complete or part
Activities, e.g. Visitors Centre / s
As Investor
Complete project or activity
As operator
Any of the above combination

PPP Potential Areas

Grey Areas
Policy
Long term lease
Benefit sharing mechanism
Need to work within existing legal framework unless
there are required changes, conducive to the PPP
Green areas
Congenial atmosphere at both GOI and GOMP
Ecotourism as an opportunity
Green Publicity

PPP Experiences from other States

HP
Uttaranchal
AP

PPP - Action

Can we start
Destination

with

CHIRIKHOH

this

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