Socio-economic impact of tourism activities on local service providers of Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra Rathod Shilpa S, Mhaiske Vinod M*, Patil Vinayak K, Chiplunkar Tahoora A Gani, Zagade Suyog J, Bhuvad Pankaj N, Rane Ajay D College of Forestry, Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi VidyapeethDapoli, Dist Ratnagiri415712Maharashtra, India *Email for correspondence: vinod.mhaiske@gmail.com
Online Published on 07 May, 2022. Abstract The tourism and recreation industry is one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the world economy and is important in the socio-economic development of regions and countries. Present investigations evaluate the socio-economic impact of the tourism activities on the local service providers of Murud beach of Dapoli Taluka, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The data were collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews of 35 local stakeholders of Murud beach in 2021. Results showed that maximum service providers were engaged in selling of Panipuri, Shevpuri, tea etc (34.28%). Overall average monthly income of service providers from Murud beach was Rs 14,029 with average working hours 10.54 per day. Data on status of domestic infrastructure before and after association revealed significant positive impact in enhancing number of dining tables, LP gas connections for cooking, sofa sets, education level, house type, electricity etc. Results of economic impact showed increase in price of land and tax/revenue and creation of jobs for local people in the area. Maximum number (68.57%) of the service providers had experienced medium impact of tourism on them. The living conditions of the service providers were found to be better after the generation of employment at the Murud beach. Top Keywords Tourism, Sea beach, Socio-economic impact, Service providers. Top |