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The effect of social media on ecotourism: An investigation on Bhitarakanika National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, India.

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Debasmita Panigrahy1, Joyant Yosobardhan Sahoo2, Dr.KK Veluri3, Dr. Pravash Ranjan Mohapatra4 Balaji Prasad Padhi5
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 3911-3925

Abstract

Obviously virtual entertainment affects the travel industry and is assisting with making ecotourism in Odisha more practical. Ecotourism is growing in popularity in India. The Sundarbans National Park, which is located right next to Bhitarkanika, is home to the only mangrove ecosystem that is larger than Bhitarkanika. Ecotourism meaningfully affects Bhitarakanika Public Park and Untamed life Asylum in Odisha, India. In a study, this was looked into. A number of endangered species of plants and animals can be found in Bhitarkanika. All gatherings included, including government offices and non-administrative associations (NGOs), need to act rapidly to secure and keep up with these significant assets. The review's fundamental objective was to figure out what the great and awful monetary, natural, social, and social impacts of ecotourism are on the neighborhood local area. For the review, a semi-organized survey, center gathering talks, and meetings with notable individuals were utilized to accumulate direct data. The IPA (Record of impression Accessibility) and IRR (List of Relative Positioning) were utilized to figure out how individuals had an outlook on ecotourism. Most of members have complimented the financial and social impacts of ecotourism. Be that as it may, some have communicated worry about the adverse consequences it might have on the climate. According to the study, most visitors to Bhitarakanika come to see crocodiles. Ecotourism in Bhitarakanika was secured to make positions, safeguard nearby culture, and cause clamor contamination, which were undeniably called attention to as issues.

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