Understanding the Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism on Local Communities- A Case Study of Jaisalmer

Abstract

Tourism affects the life of people in the city or town where it develops and change the economic and social structure of that place. This study is an effort to understand the perspective of tourism development in Jaisalmer and its impacts on the life of local people. It also identifies the responsible factors and measures the relationship between tourism development and local communities. The Primary data is collected through survey and secondary data has been taken from various govt. agencies. Various quantitative and qualitative techniques are used to show trend pattern of socio-economic characteristics of Jaisalmer.