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@article{173882,
        author = {ABU SAMET BARBHUIYA},
        title = {exploring prospects of adventure tourism with special reference to socio economic development in selected regions of assam},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1829-1834},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173882},
        abstract = {Adventure tourism has emerged as a significant segment within the tourism industry, offering opportunities for economic growth, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation. Assam, with its rich natural and cultural heritage, holds immense potential for adventure tourism development. This study explores the prospects of adventure tourism in selected regions of Assam, with a special focus on its socioeconomic implications and sustainability. By employing secondary data sources—including academic journals, government reports, and industry publications—the research examines key adventure tourism activities, existing infrastructure, policy frameworks, and stakeholder involvement. The findings indicate that adventure tourism can play a pivotal role in rural economic development by creating employment opportunities, fostering local entrepreneurship, and promoting cultural exchange. However, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, weak regulatory frameworks, and environmental concerns pose significant barriers to sustainable growth. The study underscores the need for a holistic approach that involves policymakers, local communities, and industry stakeholders to develop sustainable adventure tourism in Assam. The recommendations provided herein focus on infrastructure development, community empowerment, capacity building, and eco-friendly practices that collectively ensure long-term socioeconomic benefits while preserving the region’s ecological integrity.
The findings also suggests that through the secondary data analysis , this research highlights adventure tourism activities flourishing in Assam including river rafting in Brahmaputra ,Trekking in Dima Hasao Hills, Caving in Meghalaya -Assam border regions, Para gliding in Kamrup & wildlife safaris in Kaziranga & Manas.The study also benefits direct & indirect economic benefits of adventure tourism such as employment generation, entrepreneurship opportunities. and the promotion of local handicrafts.Despite having huge potential the sector faces several challenges like inadequate infrastructure,lack of skilled human resource & insufficient government support.
The study also suggests that sustainable tourism planned well then it can contribute to Assam's socioeconomic transformation.Policy recommendations include infrastructural development ,skill training for youth ,conservation strategies & digital marketing to promote Assam as a adventure tourism hub. This research emphasize in the need for multi stakeholder approach to ensure the adventure tourism in Assam with sustainable principles while maximization its economic & social benefits.},
        keywords = {adventure tourism, Socio-economic development, sustainability, Assam, policy framework, community participation, rural development},
        month = {March},
        }