STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE TRIBAL TOURISM IN INDIA FOR DOMESTIC AS WELL AS FOREIGN TOURIST

1. TRIBAL HERITAGE
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL
MANAGEMENT
MBA TTM 2017-19
Development Of Tribes From
Perspective Of Tourism
Submitted To
Dr. Mridula Mishra
Presented By
Rahul Garg
Rajan Mishra
Raman
Rajat Yogeshwar

2. Press Information Bureau (27-December-2017 13:01 IST )
Highlights of the Achievements of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
• The Budget allocation has gone up from Rs. 4827.00
Cr in the year 2016-17 to Rs. 5329.00 Cr in 2017-18.
• Scheme for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS)
• Skill Development: An amount of Rs. 165.00 Crore for
skill development
(i) Office Management (ii) Solar Technician / Electrician (iii) Beautician (iv) Handicraft
(v) Plumbing, Mason, Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter (vi) Refrigeration and A/C
repairing (vii) Mobile repairing (viii) Nutrition (x) Ayurvedic & tribal medicines
(xi) IT (xii) Data Entry (xiii) Fabrication (xiv) Paramedics and Home Nurse Training (xv)
Automobile Driving and Mechanics (xvi) Electric & Motor Winding (xvii) Security Guard
(xviii) Housekeeping & Management (xix) Retail Management (xx)
Hospitality (xxi) Eco-tourism (xxii) Adventure Tourism.

3. Press Information Bureau (27-December-2017 13:01 IST )
Highlights of the Achievements of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
• Construction of Museums for Tribal Freedom Fighters:
The Government desires and is planning permanent
museums in the States where Tribals lived, struggled
against the Britishers and refused to be bowed down.
Ministry has decided to construct a state-of-the-art Tribal
Museum of national importance in Gujarat with a total cost
of Rs. 75.00 Crore.
• Initiatives under Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(PVTGs):Emphasis in the Comprehensive cum
Development (CCD) is for preserving traditional
architecture, traditional medical practices and cuisine and
maintaining the heritage and culture of PVTGs.

4. SWADESH DARSHAN
TOURIST
CIRCUITS
RECOGNISED BY
MINISTRY OF
TOURISM, GOI

5. SWADESH DARSHAN(TRIBAL CIRCUITS)
(http://swadeshdarshan.gov.in/index.php?Theme)
From the blissful North East to the splendid Odisha,
from the fascinating state of Chattisgarh to
Jharkhand, the tribal population of India has so far
managed to preserve their ancient rituals, customs
and culture even in today’s modern world..
The tribal circuits aim to give the “Modern Traveller” a
close and personal glimpse into the world of India’s
vibrant tribal traditions, culture, festivals,
craftsmanship, art, rituals etc
• Tribal Circuit I in Nagaland
Sanctioned Cost (INR Crores): 97.36
Date of Sanction: 16-11-2015
Duration of Project (In Months): 30
Destinations :Peren
Kohima
Wokha

6. SWADESH DARSHAN(TRIBAL CIRCUITS)
(http://swadeshdarshan.gov.in/index.php?Theme)
• Tribal Circuit II in Nagaland
Sanctioned Cost (INR Crores): 99.67
Date of Sanction: 26-09-2016
Duration of Project (In Months): 30
Destinations :Mokokchung
Tuesang
Mon
• Tribal Circuit in Telangana
Sanctioned Cost (INR Crores): 84.4
Date of Sanction: 30-06-2016
Duration of Project (In Months): 18
Destinations :Mulugu
Laknavaram
Medavaram
Tadvai
Damaravi
Mallur
BogathaWaterfalls

7. SWADESH DARSHAN(NORTHEAST CIRCUITS)
(http://swadeshdarshan.gov.in/index.php?Theme)
The NE region, with its magical and stunning natural beauty,
challenging rivers and mountains, brightly painted
Buddhist monasteries in serene natural environments,
exotic flora and fauna, rare orchids, indigenous sports,
unique tribal culture, folk dance and music, intricately
woven tribal shawls and other handicrafts, offer visitors a
rare feast for the eye and soul.
• Development of North East Tourist Circuit I in
Sikkim linking Rangpo (entry)
Sanctioned Cost (INR Crores): 98.05
Date of Sanction: 30-06-2015
Duration of Project (In Months): 24
Destinations: Rorathang, Aritar, Phadamchen,
Nathang, Sherathang, Tsongmo, Gangtok, Phodong,
Mangan, Lachen, Yumthang

8. SWADESH DARSHAN(ECO TOURISM CIRCUITS)
(http://swadeshdarshan.gov.in/index.php?Theme)
• Development of Eco Tourism under North East Circuit in
Mizoram:
Sanctioned Cost (INR Crores): 94.91
Date of Sanction: 15-12-2015
Duration of Project (In Months): 24
Destinations :Thenzawl, South Zote, Reiek, Theme Park at
Reiek
• Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit in Mizoram:
Sanctioned Cost (INR Crores): 99.07
Date of Sanction: 27-03-2017
Duration of Project (In Months): 30
Destinations :Aizawl, RAWPUICHHIP, KHAWHPAWP,
DURTLANG, Chaltlang, HMUIFANG, TUIRIAL,
BERAWTLANG, MUTHEE, SAKAWRHMUITUAITLANG.

9. Aadi Mahotsav
Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with TRIFED had organized a National Tribal
Festival from 16thNovember, 2017 to 30th November, 2017.
▫ The Festival commenced with a tribute to Birsa
Munda, legendary tribal leader, freedom fighter
and folk hero on his 142nd birth anniversary
through an advertisement in print and social media
on 15th November, 2017.
▫ Aadi Mahotsav was inaugurated by the Hon’ble
Vice President of India on 16.11.2017.
▫ The Aadi Mahotsav, a celebration of the spirit of
Tribal Culture, Craft, Cuisine and Commerce, was
successfully conducted with 15 days of
engagement with lacs of Delhi residents.

10. Aadi Mahotsav
Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with TRIFED had organized a National Tribal
Festival from 16thNovember, 2017 to 30th November, 2017.
▫ The Festival showed exquisite craftsmanship of
tribal artisans. This included beautiful sarees, dress
materials, jewellery, bamboo & cane products,
paintings and hundreds of other items.
▫ Almost 800 Artisans and Artists from 27 States
participated in the Mahotsav and sold their products
and displayed their crafts and skill through more than
200 stalls that was set up for them.
▫ Stage programs of tribal dances and folk songs
conducted daily were a great attraction every
evening.

11. Aadi Mahotsav
Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with TRIFED had organized a National Tribal
Festival from 16thNovember, 2017 to 30th November, 2017.
▫ 85 Tribal Chefs from 25 states showcased tribal
delicacies like Banjara Biryani from Telangana, Khodiyar
Roti and Chicken from Orissa and delightful vegetarian and
Non-vegetarian preparations from North East, Jharkhand,
Maharashtra, Gujarat and other States.
▫ The Tribal Artisans logged a sale of more than Rs.1.60
Crores during the fortnight, which is a record for this event.
▫ TRIFED purchased goods worth Rs.2.50 crores
from the Artisans for sale through its showrooms.
The total sale of tribal artisans during the
Mahotsav was Rs. 4.10 Crores. This is a very
heartening feature for the tribal artisans.

12. Tribal Tourism circuit coming up in Chhattisgarh
at a cost of Rs 100 crore!
IndiaToday.in
August 10, 2016
• The depth and beauty of Chhattisgarh's tribal culture
is something we have all known about. the famous
Dokra artwork, which is a unique skill belonging to
the indigenous population of the state.
• With an aim to take tourism in the state to the next
level, the Tribal Tourism project of Chhattisgarh will
essentially focus on two main components, titled
Ethnic Tourist Village and Ethnic Tourist
Development.
• The Tribal Tourism circuit in Chhattisgarh is a part
of the union government's Swadesh Darshan scheme
and is slated for completion in 2019-20 period.

13. Tribal Tourism circuit coming up in Chhattisgarh
at a cost of Rs 100 crore!
IndiaToday.in
August 10, 2016
• The depth and beauty of
Chhattisgarh's tribal culture is
something we have all known
about. the famous Dokra artwork,
which is a unique skill belonging to
the indigenous population of the
state.
• With an aim to take tourism in the
state to the next level, the Tribal
Tourism project of Chhattisgarh
will essentially focus on two main
components, titled Ethnic Tourist
Village and Ethnic Tourist
Development.
• The Tribal Tourism circuit in
Chhattisgarh is a part of the union
government's Swadesh Darshan
scheme and is slated for
completion in 2019-20 period.

14. • The Tribal Tourism circuit is
essentially comprised of places
including Jashpur, Kunkuri,
Mainpat, Ambikapur, Maheshpur,
Ratanpur, Kurdar, Saroda Dadar
Gangrel, Kondagaon, Nathiya
Nawagaon, Jagdalpur, Chitrakote,
and Tirathgarh.
• The places that have been
earmarked for the purpose of
developing the Ethnic Tourist
Villages include Jashpur,
Ambikapur and Sargodha Sadar.
• While on the other hand, those
places that will fall under the
Eco-Ethnic Tourism project
include Mainpat, Kurdur,
Gangrel, Kondagaon, Jagdalpur,
Chitrakoot and Tirathgarh.

15. IMPACT OF TRIBAL
TOURISM
In February, earlier this year, the government
of Odisha decided to once again allow
foreigners to visit areas with a tribal
population after a gap of three years. In
2012, Odisha barred access to tribal areas for
foreign tourists after tourism websites used
pictures of scantily dressed Bonda and
Dongaria tribals in a bid to attract tourists.
The kidnapping of two Italian tourists by
Maoists the same year also led to the
decision to curtail access. The state
government barred ‘physical proximity’ of
tourists to tribals and entry into their homes.
It asked collectors not to allow entertainment
of tourists by tribals while banning them
from clicking their pictures or shooting
videos.

16. • In the past decade, India has seen a
revolution in tourism, and tribal
tours have become extremely
popular among tourists from all
over India and abroad. As per the
2013 survey by the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs, tribals form 8.6
percent of the total Indian
population.
• ‘Tribal tourism’ as defined by Terry
Ward, journalist and travel writer,
is “a new form of travel in which
tourists visit tribal villages in order
to be exposed to a culture
completely different from their
own.” In India, states of Madhya
Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa,
Nagaland, Himachal and
Chhattisgarh see maximum tribal
tourism. Tribal tourism has been
instrumental in creating various
financial opportunities for the tribes
living in the hinterlands. It has
helped foster awareness about the
indigenous people in India, many of
whom face oppression, lack of
opportunities and social exclusion.
While tourism may seem to be
doing good for the society, it also is
creating social and psychological
consequences for the tribals that are
more detrimental than beneficial. In
the past decade, many tourism
companies have mushroomed
offering tours of tribal areas.

17. • However, many travel agencies do
not take a culturally sensitive and
ethical approach to tourism. They
work on mechanical business
principles such as ‘Unique Selling
Point’ to run their businesses and do
not bother about social consequences.
As reported by The Guardian, some
agencies are willing to ‘force’ contact
with Mashco-Piro (isolated
indigenous tribe in Peru’s Amazonian
rainforest), if the customers are
willing to pay enough money.
• History has seen the far-reaching
consequences of indigenous tribals
interacting with tourists. In Andaman
and Nicobar, since the Grand
Andaman Trunk Road connected the
city to the hinterlands, Jarawas, a pre-
historic indigenous tribe came
in contact with the tourists. According
to reports, tourists would give naked
Jarawa men and women money,
throw empty water bottles at them,
and some offered cigarettes to small
Jarawa children. This led to the
Jarawa children becoming addicted to
smoking and the adults dancing naked
in exchange for money.

18. Research studies have reported the
consequences of reckless tourist
activities in tribal areas. These
include culture-shock, exploitation,
objectification, humiliation,
undermining one’s culture and an
increase in inter-tribe conflicts. The
question still remains: what can be
done to make tribal tourism ethical
and protect the indigenous tribes from
exploitation?
‘Responsible tourism’ that is guided by
ethical practices and cultural
sensitivity is the need of the hour.
Visitors must be educated on the
negative impact tribal tourism can
have on the indigenous communities.
Travellers participating in any form of
tribal tourism should be sensitised
about the community they are
visiting. On a more formal level, the
government must lay down
fundamental rules regarding activities
carried out in tribal tourism. Rules
should also delineate the role of travel
agencies and companies and the
extent to which they can participate in
tribal tourism activities. Moreover,
every tourism activity in indigenous
and protected areas must be
monitored and sanctioned by a team
of professionals that will evaluate the
risks of the same.

19. • The Hornbill festival of Nagaland is
an excellent example of tribal
tourism. This festival is an initiative
of the Government of Nagaland to
celebrate the rich cultural heritage of
Nagaland and its people. People from
all over the world come together in
the first week of December to take
part in the celebrations. This festival
is one of its kind because it opens up
the areas with ‘restricted entry’ into
protected areas for visitors without
compromising on ethics and
traditions.
• Similar ethical tourism festivals are
catching up in the rest of India. The
Daman and Diu festival, and
Maharashtra and Odisha’s tribal
tourism initiatives are slowly moving
towards responsible tourism.
• Carefully formulated tribal tourism
can act as a powerful medium
towards social and economic
inclusion of tribals. Similarly, it
would also provide for the tribals to
have a sense of belonging to the
nation and live a life of dignity and
respect.