Exploring The Socioeconomic and Cultural Effects of Tourism Development On Pushkar's Local Community

Abstract

Tourism development is one of the key factors responsible for the economic growth of the city. Also it creates impacts on the city dwellers and the urban fabric. Tourism development plays a crucial role in  shaping a destination, resulting in a range of positive and negative consequences. Every aspect of tourism, including attractions, accessibility, accommodation, amenities, and activities, impacts and alters various aspects of the destination, such as physical, social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspects. [1]. This development can lead to cultural exchange, increased social interaction, and diversity within the community. Ultimately, tourism development aims to facilitate the effective and strategic utilization of resources. The present study investigates positive as well as negative impacts of tourism development on the local community of Cultural town, Pushkar. Impact of cultural tourism on the city dwellers was analyzed through field visits and surveys.  After detailed study about the cultural tourism & cities, Pushkar (Rajasthan) was analyzed. It was observed that there are high positive impacts of tourism development on the local city dwellers along with negative impacts in terms of sustainable city growth.