• Dr. A. VENNILA

India has introduced in recent times, for the concept itself is a relatively new one. Eco tourism entails traveling to places that are famous for their natural beauty and social culture, while constructing confidently not to destruct the ecological balance. Eco tourism pertains to a conscious and responsible effort to protect the multiplicity of a naturally gifted region and supporting its beauty and local culture. Indians have been identified since ages to worship and preserve nature. Thus, the growth of eco tourism in India is natural. In addition, the government of India has association with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture to promote eco tourism in India alongside other types of tourism activities. Eco tourism in India has grown-up significantly in recent years since the country has varied geographical locations which led to the development of many tourist locations. These diverse places not only distress the tourists but also refresh the people. There are different ways in which tourists can get pleasure from nature in India. And this has given eco tourism activities in India a major boost up. Places such as Kerala, Lakshadweep Islands, Himalayan region, north-east India, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands are some destinations in India where tourists can participate in eco tourism related activities. In Kerala, Thenmala is a designed eco tourism spot and is the first of its kind in India. Great care has gone into the care and preservation of Thenmala as a result that it caters to nature lovers and eco tourists. In this context, the present study concentrates how eco tourism contributes environmental sustainability in India.

Tourism, eco tourism, environmental protection, rain-forest, eco system, sustainability, etc.

"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THROUGH ECO TOURISM ACTIVITIES – A STUDY IN INDIAN CONTEXT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.597-601, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRBP06103.pdf

"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THROUGH ECO TOURISM ACTIVITIES – A STUDY IN INDIAN CONTEXT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp597-601, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRBP06103.pdf