CHALLENGES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ECO-TOURISM IN NORTHEAST INDIA; WITH REFERENCE TO ARUNACHAL PRADESHKanchan DeviAbstract North-east India representing the âMINI INDIAâ is comprising of eight states and each state is sharing international boundary with one or more country, is one of the most potential region for tourism development of India. It is so, not only in terms of geography with the unique flora and fauna, diverse topology but also in terms of its ethnic and cultural biodiversity. Eco-tourism industry can have potential for the development of tourism industry in the stated region with its twin benefit, i.e. benefiting the indigenous community and protection of the rich culture and environment of that particular region. Tourism has not only economic benefit but also social and cultural benefit. Development of tourism market may turn NORTH EAST REGION to the most representing region of Asia for tourism. But due to lack of infrastructure and proper strategic outlook the region is getting to the status of the land of unexplored paradise. The tourism market in the region is disproportionate to its potential. This paper tries to deal with the prospect and challenges for development of eco-tourism in the north-east region with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh. |