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@article{178495,
        author = {Prof. Aayushi Laad},
        title = {Ecotourism in the Nimar region of Khandwa offers a promising avenue for sustainable development.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5214-5216},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178495},
        abstract = {Ecotourism in the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh offers a promising avenue for sustainable development blending environmental conservation with socio-economic upliftment. The region's rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes provide a solid foundation for ecotourism initiatives.Eco-tourism in the Nimar region of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, can be developed around the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used by tribal communities to treat ailments. This approach offers a sustainable way to preserve indigenous knowledge while promoting tourism and creating local economic opportunities.  Several plants in the Nimar region Harsud area of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh are used traditionally for treating various ailments. These include Bael (Aegle marmelos), Neem (Azadirachta indica), and Enicostema axillare, among others. his study explores the potential of ecotourism in the Nimar region of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, as a sustainable development strategy. By examining the region's rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community involvement, the paper assesses how ecotourism can contribute to economic growth, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation. The research highlights challenges and proposes strategies for integrating ecotourism into regional development plants.},
        keywords = {UN SDGs (United Nation Sustainable Development Goals), GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council), Economic, Environmental and Socio-Economic, Ecotourism.},
        month = {May},
        }