Role of Tourism in Economic Development A Case Study of Koraput District of Odisha

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Role of Tourism in Economic Development:
A Case Study of Koraput District of Odisha
Shri Arun Kumar Tripathy1
, Shri Kishore Kumar Patra2
1
MA (Econ., Pub. Admn., & Sociology), MPhl(Tribal Studies), 2
MA(Econ.), LLB,
1
Academic Consultant, Central University of Odisha, Koraput, Odisha, India
2
Lecturer in Economics, Biju Patnaik College of Education Govindapalli, Malkangiri, Odisha, India
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INTRODUCTION
Tourism and hospitality is an important parameter of
socio-cultural identity and heritage of a country. In
the era of globalization tourism and hospitality
enhances the economic growth by job creation, source
of foreign exchange and development of regions with
potential for tourism. According to World Travel and
Tourism Council (2014), the contribution of travel
and tourism in world GDP is estimated to increase
from 9.5% of GDP in 2013 to 10.3% of GDP in 2024
(WTTC, 2014).Tourism and hospitality industry
contributes 6.8% of GDP of India, contributes 7.7%
in total employment generated and provides foreign
exchange of US$18.13 billion . The tourism and
hospitality sector is the third largest source of foreign
exchange for India. The investment in tourism creates
more jobs as compared to other sectors of economy.
An investment of Rs. 10 lakh in tourism sector is
estimated to create 89 jobs in hospitality industry as
compared to 45 jobs in agriculture and 13 jobs in
manufacturing sector (Planning Commission).Hotel
industry generates revenues of US$ 400-500 billion
annually. In India tourism and hospitality has
emerged as a sunrise industry with rise in number of
foreign tourists.
Before COVID-19, travel and tourism had become
one of the most important sectors in the world
economy, accounting for 10 percent of global GDP
and more than 320 million jobs worldwide. In 1950,
at the dawn of the jet age, just 25 million people took
foreign trips. By 2019, that number had reached 1.5
billion, and the travel and tourism sector had grown to
almost too-big-to-fail proportions for many
economies. The global pandemic, the first of its scale
in a new era of interconnectedness, has put 100
million jobs at risk, many in micro, small, and
medium-sized enterprises that employ a high share of
women, who represent 54 percent of the tourism
workforce, according to the United Nations World
Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Tourism-
dependent countries will likely feel the negative
impacts of the crisis for much longer than other
economies. Contact-intensive services key to the
tourism and travel sectors are disproportionately
affected by the pandemic and will continue to
struggle until people feel safe to travel en masse
again. “There is no way we can grow our way out of
this hole we are in,” Irwin LaRocque, secretary-
general of the Caribbean Community
(CARICOM), said at a virtual event in September.
From the white sand beaches of the Caribbean,
Seychelles, Mauritius, and the Pacific to the back
streets of Bangkok, to Africa’s sweeping national
parks, countries are grappling with how to lure back
visitors while avoiding new outbreaks of infection.
The solutions range from wooing the ultra rich who
can quarantine on their yachts to inviting people to
stay for periods of up to a year and work virtually
while enjoying a tropical view. Tourism receipts
worldwide are not expected to recover to 2019 levels
until 2023. In the first half of this year, tourist arrivals
fell globally by more than 65 percent, with a near halt
since April—compared with 8 percent during the
global financial crisis and 17 percent amid the SARS
epidemic of 2003, according to ongoing IMF research
on tourism in a post-pandemic world. The
October World Economic Outlook projected the
global economy would contract by 4.4 percent in
2020. The shock in tourism-dependent economies
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will be far worse. Real GDP among African countries
dependent on tourism will shrink by 12 percent.
Among tourism-dependent Caribbean nations, the
decline will also reach 12 percent. Pacific island
nations such as Fiji could see real GDP shrink by a
staggering 21 percent in 2020. The World Tourism
and Travel Council in a report on the future of the
industry said the pandemic has shifted travelers’
focus to domestic trips or nature and outdoor
destinations. Travel will largely be “kick started by
the less risk averse travelers and early adopters, from
adventure travelers and backpackers to surfers and
mountain climbers,” the report says.
Tourism is the largest industry in India and also
globally and is considered as an economic bonanza.
Huge potentials can be observed from various related
segments of this industry. It is the only industry
which has, with its immense opportunities attracted
the attention of various groups towards it, directly or
indirectly. Tourism has the ability to motivate human
beings through its various sources; be it adventure,
religious, wildlife, nature, sports, etc. Tourism is a
service-based industry with hodge-podge of related
industries as it can accelerate various developmental
activities. It contributes to conservation of natural
beauty, earning of revenue and also employment
avenues. Now, the endeavor should be to boost
tourism in India which in turn would act as a catalyst
for the country’s development. In fact, most of the
countries around the world are turning to tourism as
they consider it as one of the engines for economic
development. Tourism in India has the potential of
becoming one of the leading economies around the
globe.
Classification of Tourism
Tourism may be broadly classified into two types:
1. Traditional Tourism
2. Niche Tourism
1. Traditional Tourism
In this form of tourism, generally, travelling is
planned beforehand with the help of tour operators.
Every information is being provided by the tour
operators before the actual travel period starts. A
large number of travelers are involved in this form of
tourism which takes the form of social activity. The
tourists mostly emphasize on sight-seeing, visit to
various spots viz. heritage, pilgrim, wildlife etc. They
are not interested in focusing on economical and
cultural environment of the region.
2. Niche Tourism
Niche Tourism is a form of tourism in which small
group of people is involved in travelling plan and
which is being planned and decided spontaneously.
Here, the traveler seeks to focus on local culture,
language and norms of the particular place of travel
for the urge to acquire knowledge and experience
about it. The tourists in this form, unlike traditional
form, try to get involved in economical and cultural
environment of the place of travel.
In this dissertation a humble attempt will be made to
highlight the problems and prospects of the tourism
industry in Koraput district of Odisha and the role of
media for the development of these spots which will
lead to the development of these destinations as well
as it will be a boost for the development of the
economy of the tribal stakeholders in general and that
of the Economy of Odisha in Particular.
3. Objectives
The main objectives of the study are :-
1. To study the existing scenario of the tourism
industry in Koraput District;
2. To assess the relation between media and tourism
industry;
3. To identify the constraints, if any, which impede
the promotional role of media;
4. To identify the innovative prospects put forward
by both the tourism industry and the media.
Research Queries
The study has conducted with the following research
queries-
1. Whether the existing scenario of the tourism
industry in Koraput is contributing to the state’s
economy
2. Whether tourism industry is dependent on media
for its development.
3. Whether the media always play the positive role
in the process of development of tourism industry
4. Whether there is any scope for innovation in the
tourism industry through the help of media.
Research Methodology
The collected data have been analyzed by using
elementary statistical tools and techniques like
diagrammatic and graphic representation of data,
classification and tabulation of data. The research
methodology adopted for this study has been
designed keeping in mind the objectives concerned.
The methodology incorporates the following:
A. Area of the Study:
B. Research Design:
C. Sampling Plan:
D. Method of data collection in case of primary data:
E. Sources of secondary data:
Area of the Study
The 10 selected tourist spots of Koraput district has
been selected on the basis of convenient sampling.
The tourist spots selected by convenience sampling
method are as follows:

1. Punjisil-Waterfall
2. Duduma- Waterfall
3. Gupteshwar- Lord Shiva Shrine
4. Deomali- Highest mountain peak of Odisha
5. Sabara Srikhetra- The Mythical Jagannath
Temple
6. Rani Duduma- Waterfall
7. Putusil- Waterfall
8. Maliguda- Longest Railway Tunnel
9. Kechela- Picnic Spot
10. Galigabdar- Waterfall
Research Design
The present research study is both descriptive and
quantitative. The study tries to focus on the present
scenario of tourism industry in the District of
Koraput. So far as this is concerned, the study is
descriptive in nature. So far as the analysis of data by
various elementary statistical tools and techniques as
mentioned above is concerned, the study is
quantitative. Thus the study is partly descriptive and
partly quantitative.
Sampling Plan
The reports published about this tourism destination
will be ascertained through questionnaires.
The Nine most circulated Odia dailies whose reports
about these spots will be analysed and suggestive
measures will be recommended.
1. The Sambad
2. The Samaja
3. The Dharitri
4. The Pragatibadi
5. The Anupam Bharat
6. The Khabara
7. The Prajatantra
8. The Samaya
9. The Nitidana
In case of the electronic media the reports of the
following television channels about these spots will
be ascertained and analysed. Those were:
1. OTV
2. KANAK NEWS
3. NEWS18 ODISHA
Methods of Data Collection in case of Primary
Data
1. Interview Schedule for Visitors
By visiting the places, whoever be the visitors has
been interviewed through the Interview Schedules.
2. Google Form
The views of the citizens of Koraput district has
ascertained through close ended questionnaries.
3. Questionnarries for Media
Questionnarries has also distributed to media agencies
to collect the existing report made by the print and
electronics media about these tourist destinations
Sources of Secondary Data
The sources of secondary data are the various
literatures, including books, journals, research papers,
articles and the database of tourism preserved in
various tourist spots in Koraput district. The sources
also include the database preserved in the resorts and
hotels, internet, journals, periodicals, brochures,
pamphlets etc.
Tools For Data Analysis
Simple statistical tools like average, percentage, etc
has been used to analyse the data collected and
diagrams like Pie-chart, Bar-Diagram has also been
used to present the analysis in graphical/ photo
pictorial forms.
Scope
The scope of the study is limited to the selected
tourist spots Koraput District, Odisha
Literature Review
A plethora of literature reveals the long-term
influence of tourism on economic growth, known as
the tourism-led growth hypothesis. It can act as a
growth engine by contributing to GDP growth, job
creation, and foreign exchange generation. In
contrast, economic growth also positively impacts
tourism development, as it favors tourism activities
by developing facilities and infrastructures, such as
transportation development, information and
communication technology development, electronic
money, hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment
services and facilities.
Jeon (2020) initiated a study in Korea to investigate
the association between macro and non-macro
variables on tourism companies’ stock performance.
The study included monthly data from January 2001
to December 2018. The results revealed that variables
such as oil prices, exchange rate, and industrial
production have an adverse effect on tourism
companies’ stock prices, while the effects of tourism
expenditure and consumer price index are positive
and significant. The quantile regression also revealed
the negative effect of non-macro determinants on
tourism stock. He concluded that macro and non-
macro variables are statistically asymmetric and
highly correlated to tourism stock performance.

Khan (2020) tried to explore the role of tourism in
boosting Italy’s economic growth, where she stated
that there is a robust causal effect among such
variables as economic growth, number of tourist
arrival, international tourism receipt, and international
tourism expenditure. Further, she revealed
bidirectional causation between economic growth and
tourism growth and economic growth to tourist
arrivals. However, she also found unidirectional
causality between economic growth to tourism
expenditure, tourism growth to tourism expenditure,
and more interestingly, she found no causal
association between tourist arrivals and tourism
expenditure.
Chattopadhyay (2006) explained that Religious
tourism generates revenue in a way as no other kind
of tourism does. It has a distinct edge over other kinds
of tourism due to the pull of huge crowds in the form
of tourists .Pilgrim tourism to holy places (tirtha-
yatra) is an ancient and continuing religious tradition
of the Culture of Hindus. Here religion, as a cultural
dimension, assumes the vital role and central focus of
tourism in which the tourists (pilgrims) from all strata
of the Hindus participate. In pilgrim tourism, the
dimension of religion forms the basis of tourism of
pilgrimage by offering the reward of purification of
the soul and attainment of objectives related to the
problems of mundane existence. Hindus from time
immemorial were attracted to their numerous holy
sites spread throughout India.
Ash and Turner (1976) argues that Tourism
development also has some positive and negative
upon cultural traditions, lifestyle, and environment of
the local people. Tourism also causes decline in
morality through unending pursuit of fun, sun and sex
by the golden hordes of pleasure seekers inthe
vacation destinations18 thus increasing in
prostitution, drug consumption etc. Degradation of
natural environment in tourists receiving areas is
another problem, which is directly proportionate to
the tourists’ intake.
Murphy (1990) in his book, “Tourism Community
Approach” carried a more balanced assessment of the
industry and its impacts; since it involves the interests
of many groups within a given setting. The travel
industry produces expectations, sells dreams and
provides memories. The Tourist Industry is composed
of variety of trades in goods and services. Primary
travel trades in the tourist industry are; hotel industry,
food and beverage industry, transport industry, travel
industry. Whereas, secondary travel trades include;
retail shops of souvenirs, antiques and gifts etc, Banks
and financial institutions, hair dressers, laundries and
suppliers of goods and services for hoteliers, caterers
and transport undertakings.
TIURIST DESTINATION OF KORAPUT: A
REPORT
Punjisil-Waterfall
Punjisil Water Fall is situated at Punjisil Village. It is
around 15 km from Damanjodi and 35-40 km from
Koraput Town, a part of Lakshmipur Tehsil. It's is a
natural water park. It attracts large numbers of
tourists from far and near for enjoying natural beauty.
Visitors can take bath along with his family here.
Duduma (Machkund)
The Majestic waterfall, popularly known as Matsya
Tirtha of epic fame falls from a height of 175 mtrs.
Set in the heart of a picturesque hill, Duduma 70 Kms.
to the South of Jeypore and 88 Kms away from
Koraput is a rocky outlet for the river Machhkund,
which flows through this rough Terrain. These falls,
with a 165-mtrs drop, are known by the name
Dudumafalls presumablyin the absence of an adjacent
village to name them after, as the word ‗Duduma‘
itself means ‗Waterfall‘. Below the falls for five or six
kilometers the river flows towards the south-west in a
deep and a gloomy gorge, hemmed in on both sides by
rock walls seven or eight hundred feet high into which
it is impossible to descend except by the winch or the
flight of steps of the Machkund Project. Rock-
climbing enthusiasts can try reaching the base of the
fall from the opposite side of the hill, a route tribals
claim can be Terribly Strenuous. Three Kms away
from the Duduma water fall, a small village called
Onakadelli draws the attraction of foreign tourists to
its weekly market day on Thursday where the
Neolithic tribe Bonda come from inaccessible forest
for marketing. It is 90 Kms away from Koraput. . The
fall is best seen from the top of the terrain but to get to
the base of the waterfall you must descend downhill,
which is risky at times. Also, a Lord Shiva temple is
situated at the downhill where local villagers
assembles during the annual “Shiva Ratri” festival.
The fall surrounded with terrains and lush greenery
makes it a perfect place for outing.
Gupteshwar- Lord Shiva Shrine
The cave Shrine of Gupteswar nestleson a lush green
hill, 58KMS from Jeypore, and 80 Kms away from
Koraput, amidst deep forest. The Cavernous interior
of the Temple enshrines a huge ‗lingam‘. The cave is a
multi Chambered wonder, Gupteswar is also
Popularly known as Gupta Kedara. Shabari a rocky
stream of great scenic beauty flows by Gupteswar. It
is believed that Lord Rama during his banishment to
forest passed through this region on his way to
Panchabati in Dandaka-ranya. The heavily wooded
valley all around is a heaven for the adventure loners.

Tucked amidst dense forest and River Sabari, a
tributary of River Kolab, flowing on the other side,
Gupteswar-the cave shrine of Lord Shiva situated on
a lime stone hill is a famous pilgrim site and the
biggest tourist puller of the district. Devotees in
thousands from Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana
and Chhattisgarh throng to the cave temple, in the
holy month of Sravana and on the annual Shiva Ratri
festival. As the name sounds Gupteswar means "The
Hidden God" and the main cave temple with a two
meter height "linga" in it is surrounded by several
other small caves. The place is also popularly known
as "Gupta Kedar". It is said that a tribal hunter had
discovered the "Linga" inside the cave. The place is
believed to have close links between first- century
AD poet Kalidas. Researchers say that the ramagiri
hills, which encircles the cave shrine as been
described in the poet's, literally work Meghaduta.
Tribals will be seen selling minor forest produces
outselling minor forest produces outside the temple.
It's not advisable for a night stay at Gupteswar and to
return prior to sun-set.
Deomali- Highest mountain peak of Odisha
As the road bends from National Highway-26 at
Kunduli, the topography begins to change. The route
enters an undulating lush green terrain as after a drive
of around 20 km's the serpentine road leads to
Deomali, the highest peak of Odisha.
With above 1672 meter from minimum sea level of
the eastern ghat of India, Deomali is the pride of
Koraput. With misty clouds around you and cold
breeze piercing your body, trekking at this highest
peak will give you some of the memorable moment
which one would love to treasure for life. While it
will be enjoyable to walk to the summit, but one
should be careful during the return journey as the
track is quite slippery. Apart from outstanding
contrast of trekking in the highest peak of Odisha,
also, one can get an arresting view of the Deomali
range of Hills and a peep at the tribal villages situated
at the foothills of Deomali.
Sabara Srikhetra- The Mythical Jagannath
Temple
situated at a height of 2,900 ft above the sea level, the
district headquarters town of Koraput is also
identified as "Sabara Srikhetra” for the Jagannath
Temple whose construction was completed in the
year 1978. Constructed on a hilltop, the temple is
dedicated to "Lord Jagannath". The panoramic view
of the town and its salubrious climate makes it an
attractive health resort. The breath taking scenery
brings heaven to earth.
Its halls and surrounding temples, which were
constructed in a phased manner, are ornate and grand
in their appearance. The temple is fascinating,
especially for non-Hindus who couldn't enter the
Jagannath temple in Puri normally referred as “
Srikhetra” .The Jagannath temple has a display of
Gods of the different states of India. There's also a
selection of local forms of rangoli, traditional patterns
made with white and coloured powders on doorsteps.
At the back of the temple is a series of apses
containing statuettes of Jagannath in his various guises
and costumes. One can climb steps to reach the temple
or can directly take the vechicle to the parking area
which is nearer to the temple. The tribal museum
adjoining to it, projects the rare cultural heritage of the
tribals of this region. The tribal museum behind the
Jagannath Temple Koraput with collections of mineral
samples, tribal costumes, hand woven clothes, musical
instruments, caters to and educates the tourists about
the culture and heritage of Koraput tribals.
Rani Duduma- Waterfall
Rani Duduma water fall, situated just a kilometre
away from Nandapur, will leave you awestruck. The
waters fall in steps, forms a pool and then again falls
results in a truly stunning view.
What To Expect Inside
1. An amazing Cascade waterfall active throughout
the year, with clear water.
2. About 3 Kilometer from Nandapur main market.
3. prominent falls, with 2 of them accessible for
trekking.
4. You can climb up to the first fall, which is the
best fall among three, but it is very risky.
5. The water remains throughout the year and it
increases in monsoon season.
6. Taking a cool shower under the natural fall water
is possible.
7. At The Starting point, a park is being developed.
8. From parking place its 1 km climbing steps and
passing through the paddy fields and by side of
the river.
9. Picnic points available with cooking space.
10. It’s excellent for both family and bachelor picnic.
11. It can be easily accessed by hiring local
transportation or public transport facilities.
12. No good hotels or lodges are available, the
nearest will be Similiguda.
13. Best Time to Visit: October-February
14. Parking Fee: 20/- Per Vehicle/Hour
15. Nearest Railway Station: Jeypore (1hr 51min)
16. Nearest Town: Nandapur

17. Nearest Market Place: Semiliguda
18. Trip Type: Families, Couples and Friends
Putusil- Waterfall
In Koraput district, nature has spread its rainbow
scarf. Thick stack of green paddy fields in the country
with beautiful mountain garlands. The natural
fountain emerges out of the heart of granary. It looks
like the Queen of Nature is dressed up here to
welcome guests.
This is, Talamali of Putsil, one of the main attractions
of Koraput. The region has always been a tourist
attraction. This is a familiar name for Ollywod movie
directors. The environment here is by no means
inferior to the natural beauty of Uttarakhand’s Uti and
Simla in Uttarakhand. It is located at 3,700 feet above
sea level, a part of Deomali hill.Due to the lack of
publicity, such an attractive tourist destination has not
been able to reach to a larger mass. At the foot of the
hill there are small numbers of tribal villages.They
have grown a variety of crops on the heart of rocks.
It's raining and it's cold .... It's always a place for
attraction for everyone. Putsil, which flows at the foot
of the hill, attracts tourists.Here many ollywood films
like Rowdy Raja, Tu Mo Sathire, Nua Thikana, Love
you Priya has been shoot here. It is situated in the
Dudhari Panchayat of Semiliguda.Its situated around
37 kms from Koraput
Maliguda- Longest Railway Tunnel
A journey from Rayagada to Koraput by train is like a
visit to a hill station. The crisp and cool breeze
blowing through the window, clouds shuttling from
one mountain to another through tunnels is an
experience every person will remember. As the train
chugs along the 173-km-long route in the district and
covers as many as 38 tunnels at regular intervals, the
whole stretch provides one of the most fascinating
and enjoyable. India’s highest broad gauge railway
tunnel is situated at the small village of Malliguda, a
favorite place for weekend picnic and to unwind from
tiring urban life journeys. While coming across the 12
stations on its route, the train leapfrogs gorges and
ravines lumbering over bridges. Small railway
stations nestling between mountains will be witnessed
along the route. The train snaking over the curves,
entering the tunnels with smoke bellowing out
provides a glorious picture. The tunnels have a depth
of 60 meter, sharp curvatures up to five degrees and
steep gradients.
Kechela- Picnic Spot
After travelling around 10 km in waterway Pondi
ferry point near Koraput town one can discover
himself at the enthralling
Kechala besides Kolab reservoir. There is a copper
plate which revels that the village had been granted to
one Narasingha Mishra by the then Maharaja Krishna
Dev on the occasion of the solar eclipse on September
24, 1620.
Jain relics found in the place speak volume of impact
of Jainism in the area in the medieval period. A 30
feet high Jain temple with images of Thirthankars
identified as Resavanath, Mahavir Jain, Ambika Devi,
Jakhya and Jakhyani indicates that Kechana was a
seat of Jainism. One has to hire a private motorboat to
reach Kechala as the motor boat pressed to service by
the tourism department is lying defunct.
Galigabdar- Waterfall
Poets described Galigabdar water fall as, "Who is
ready to come, the water in the body of the stone. The
flute of the Blue Hero will blossom as the cascade of
love blows" Situated in the Kotia Tehsil, Pottangi
block, Galigabdar attracts many of the tourist from far
and near. Its situated 57 kms away from the district
headquarter of Koraput. But now a day’s lack of
safety measures at the picturesque Galigabdar
Rathabali waterfall in Koraput district has raised
concern among tourists visiting the spot. Located 11
km away from Pottangi block headquarter on the
foothills of Deomali, one can get a view of
Galigabdar Rathabali’s multiple drops from a
distance. Water gushes down in several steps
through a single rock and visitors can climb to the
top of the rock to have a closer look at the fall. For
its stunning landscape, the waterfall gets visitors
round the year from both within the State and
Andhra Pradesh. Due to good road communication,
the waterfall is easily approachable from even
Raipur and Andhra Pradesh and on an average, at
least 200 tourists visit the waterfall during the peak
season. However, there has been a rise in number of
accidents at the spot in the absence of safety
measures.
In the absence of guard wall or fences around the
waterfall, people usually fall while climbing atop
the rocky surface of the waterfall or while posing at
the top of the fall to get a selfie.

Result of interaction with Interview Schedule with Tourist Personel
In all of the tourist places, all total 197 respondents were interviewed. The data collected with the interaction are
depicted through the following tables and pie-Chart/ diagram.
Table No-4.01-Gender Status of the Respondents
Gender of the Respondents Nos.
Male 121
Female 76
Total 197

Age Group
Table No-4.02-Age Group of the Respondents
Age Group Nos. of Respondents
0-25 36
25-40 57
40-60 15
60-70 10
70 & Above 52
Total 197
Nationality
Table No-4.03-Nationality of the Respondents
Nationality Nos.
Indian 189
Other National 08
Total 197
Status of Indigenous Tourists
Table No-4.04- Status of Indigenous Tourists
Place Nos.
Within Odisha 163
Outside Odisha 27
Total 190
Status of Foreign Tourists
Table No-4.05- Status of Foreign Tourists
Place Nos.
Within Asia 00
Outside Asia 07
Total 07
Occupation
Table No-4.06- Occupation of the Respondents
Occupation Nos of Tourists
Service 33
Business 43
Retired 52
Student 38
Self Employed 23
Other 08
Total 197

Status of Frequent Travelers
Table No-4.07- Status of Frequent Travelers
Question Yes No
Are you a frequent traveler? 166 31
Travel likings of the Respondents
Table No-4.08- Travel likings of the
Respondents
Question: How do you like to travel Answer
In Group 66
With Family 110
Solo Traveller 21
Table No-4.09-Rating scale of Punjisil(00-10)
Sl No. Name of the Place Status of Facility Rating
1.
Punjisil
Security 05
2. Infrastructure 03
3. Scenic beauty 09
4. Attraction 08
5. Cleanliness 05
6. Maintenance 07
7. Rates of the Hotel Room NA
8. Accessibility 01
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA
11. Behaviour of the local staff NA
12. ATM/Credit Card Facilities NA
13. Internet Facilities NA
14. Rates of Transport 05

Table No-4.10-Rating scale of Duduma (00-10)
1.
Duduma
Security 05
3. Scenic beauty 10
4. Attraction 10
5. Cleanliness 05
6. Maintenance 07
8. Accessibility 01
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA
11. Behaviour of the local staff 08
Table No-4.11-Rating scale of Gupteshwar (00-10)
1.
Gupteshwar
Security 07
3. Scenic beauty 09
4. Attraction 07
5. Cleanliness 10
6. Maintenance 10
7. Rates of the Hotel Room 18
8. Accessibility 10
9. Cuisine 08
10. Toilet 05
Table No-4.12-Rating scale of Deomali(00-10)
1.
Deomali
Security 03
3. Scenic beauty 07
4. Attraction 08
5. Cleanliness 07
6. Maintenance 05
8. Accessibility 05
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA

Table No-4.13-Rating scale of Sabara Srikhetra(00-10)
1.
Sabara Srikhetra
Security 10
3. Scenic beauty 08
4. Attraction 07
5. Cleanliness 10
6. Maintenance 10
8. Accessibility 10
9. Cuisine 10
10. Toilet 10
12. ATM/Credit Card Facilities 10
13. Internet Facilities 10
Table No-4.14-Rating scale of Rani Duduma (00-10)
1.
Rani Duduma
Security 06
3. Scenic beauty 10
4. Attraction 08
5. Cleanliness 07
6. Maintenance 05
8. Accessibility 07
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA
12. ATM/Credit Card Facilities 08
13. Internet Facilities 07
Table No-4.15-Rating scale of Putusil (00-10)
1.
Putusil
Security 07
3. Scenic beauty 10
4. Attraction 09
5. Cleanliness 05
6. Maintenance 08
8. Accessibility 04
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA

Table No-4.16-Rating scale of Maliguda (00-10)
1.
Maliguda
Security 05
3. Scenic beauty 04
4. Attraction 06
5. Cleanliness 07
6. Maintenance 05
8. Accessibility 07
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA
Table No-4.17-Rating scale of Kechela (00-10)
1.
Kechela
Security 05
3. Scenic beauty 08
4. Attraction 06
5. Cleanliness 07
6. Maintenance 06
8. Accessibility 05
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA
Table No-4.18-Rating scale of Galigabdar (00-10)
1.
Galigabdar
Security 07
3. Scenic beauty 10
4. Attraction 10
5. Cleanliness 10
6. Maintenance 07
8. Accessibility 06
9. Cuisine NA
10. Toilet NA
11. Behaviour of the local staff NA
Purpose of visit to the place
The purpose of the tourist behind the visit of the concerned places as described as under:-
A. Leisure
B. Religious Trip

C. Conference
D. Business Purpose
E. Medical/Health Issues
F. Adventure/ Sports
G. Visiting friends/ Relatives
H. Education/ Research
I. Shopping
J. Heritage Site
Frequency of visit to Koraput
Out of the 197 respondents, 131 were first time visitors, 47 were 2nd
time visitors and 19 were visitors with multi
times. This data has depicted through the following pie chart.
Table No-4.19-Frequency of Visit of Tourists
Category Frequency
1st Time Visitor 131
2nd Time Visitor 47
Multiple time visitor 19
For the question, which source actually influenced you to go for a planned vacation, the response received, has
interpreted through the following bar-diagram and table:-
Table No-4.20-Influencing factor behind visit to Koraput
Influence Category Numbers
Friends/Relatives 122
Television 37
Radio 8
Newspaper/ Megazine 30

Feedback
Feedback were received from the respondents about their opinion regarding 2nd
time visit & recommending
friend about visit. The response has interpreted through the following table.
Table No-4.21-Feedback
Question Response
Would you like to visit Koraput again Yes 180
No 17
Question Response
Will you recommend your friend to visit Koraput? Yes 190
No 07
Result of interaction with Questionnaire with Print & Electronic Media
Questionnaires were sent to the leading 10 Odia dailies, and their response is depicted through the following
table.
Table No.4.22-Numbers of report published in Print Media about the study areas from 2011-2021
Name of the media
Name of
the
tourist spot
The
Sambad
The
Samaja
The
Dharitri
The
Pragatibadi
The
Anupam
Bharat
The
Khabara
The
Prajatantra
The
Samaya
The
Nitidana
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
1. Punjisil 03 01 01 00 01 02 01 01 01
2. Duduma 05 03 02 02 01 01 02 02 01
3. Gupteshwar 08 04 03 02 01 02 01 03 01
4. Deomali 10 05 03 02 01 01 01 01 01
5. Sabara Srikhetra 12 05 01 01 02 04 05 03 01
6. Rani Duduma 07 06 03 02 04 01 02 03 01
7. Putusil 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
8. Maliguda 03 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
9. Kechela 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
10. Galigabdar 03 02 01 01 01 01 01 01 01
The data of the publication of the reports about the selected tourist spots in print medias are as under:-
It depicts that the news paper The Sambad has largest nos. of publication about the these tourist spots. By
reading these kinds o reports the tourists from far and near cames to enjoy the beauty of these tourist spots.

Questionnaires were sent to the leading 03 Odia Electronic Medias, and their response is depicted through the
following table.
Table No.4.23 Numbers of reports broadcasted in Electronic Media about the study areas From 2011-
2021
Name of the media
Name of
The
Tourist Spot
OTV KANAK NEWS NEWS18 ODISHA
1. 2. 3.
1. Punjisil 01 01 01
2. Duduma 03 02 01
3. Gupteshwar 08 04 02
4. Deomali 10 05 03
5. Sabara Srikhetra 03 02 01
6. Rani Duduma 05 06 02
7. Putusil 02 01 02
8. Maliguda 01 01 01
9. Kechela 03 01 00
10. Galigabdar 01 01 00
The data of the publication of the reports about the selected tourist spots in selected electronic medias are as
under:-
It depicts that the news paper OTV has largest nos. of broadcasting about these tourist spots. By reading these
kinds o reports the tourists from far and near comes to enjoy the beauty of these tourist spots.
MAJOR FINDINGS
The findings have been presented below in
accordance with the attributes:
A. Safety and security
It is the first attribute studied and it was found that
tourists from within India/ Odisha and outside Asia
were highly satisfied with safety and security matter
when it came to expectations. The expectations might
have been created through information search through
various means
B. Infrastructure
When the researcher studied the satisfaction level in
terms ofInfrastructure, it was found that the tourists
were not highly satisfied after their travel experience
in Koraput though their expectations were very high
before their travel.
C. Scenic Beauty
When the researcher studied the satisfaction level
with respect to Scenic Beauty, it was found that
tourists were not highly satisfied after their travel
experience in Koraput, even if their expectations were
very high before their travel.
D. Attraction
When the researcher studied the satisfaction level in
terms of Attraction, it was found that tourists were
not highly satisfied after their travel experience in
Koraput though their expectations were very high
before their travel.

E. Cleanliness
Nowadays, cleanliness of every spot is an important
aspect for every traveler. Since, tourists travel in
groups, family and friends, hygiene is always a matter
of concern for them. In this study, the researcher
found that the tourists were highly satisfied with their
experiences in terms of cleanliness of the
surrounding, in spite of their expectations which was
comparatively less.
F. Maintenance
The tourists were highly satisfied with their
experiences in terms maintenance of the entire
requirements needed in tourism industry.
Maintenance of surrounding, ambience,
infrastructure, and other related services.
G. Behavior of local staff
Many people are associated with the tourism sector in
one or the other way. Staff of railways, airways,
hotels, hospitals, resorts, lodges, etc. including the
gatekeeper has an important role to play when it
comes to delivering of services to the tourists. It
always creates a huge impact in tourist experience
during their tour.
H. Accessibility
It is also an important factor for the tourists during
their travel plan which they focus upon. The
researcher found that every tourist in this study was
highly satisfied in terms of accessibility in their
expectation and experience level which was same
before and after their travel.
I. Cuisine
Cuisine of a place is always a unique experience for
the tourists which they want to explore. Ethnic food is
always a source of attraction for the tourists towards a
place. In case of Local Cuisines of Koraput, the
expectation of the tourists was high but after their
experiences, they seem to be not highly satisfied.
J. ATM/Credit Card
This facility is always looked upon by the tourists
since it is quite risky to carry cash in the entire
journey. Their expectation in this regard was not high
during their visit to Koraput, but their experiences
were very good and they were highlysatisfied when it
came to ATM/Credit facility. But in the concerned
tourist places, there is no such ATMs, but it is
situated in the nearby town, which 20-30 kms
distance.
K. Toilet
The expectation of the tourist towards Koraput in
terms of toilet is not good as in 80% of the areas there
is no such official toilet facility.
L. Information/Communication
In terms of Information and Communication, the
tourists were of the assumption that the internet
facility, wireless communication, cell phones and
communication means will not be satisfactory which
is partially correct.
M. Rates of hotels/transport
The tourists had high expectations in terms of rates of
hotels and transport but after their visit to Koraput
their experiences were not highly satisfactory.
Suggestions
This is the final stage of the thesis where the
Researcher proposes to put forward the following
suggestions for different stakeholders. Such
suggestions will definitely actas eye openers to the
policy makers, entrepreneurs, tourists, tour operators
etc.
1. State Tourism Department should first try to
understand the loopholes whichhinder the tourism
growth and then try to frame the necessary steps
to remove the loopholes and put extra efforts to
develop the tourism scenario of Koraput.
2. Festivals that are being arranged in different
times, can be a good source for promotion of
Tourism Industry. For example, Spring festival of
China expects rush of travelers and even in the
ticket booths, people wait for hours for purchase;
the same trend can also be created in Odisha
through festivals.
3. Conducive and friendly atmosphere for tourists
is of utmost importance. Goa is being ranked in
the top 10 nightlife cities list by “National
Geographic”, it isgetting recognized in the global
platform for being the safe destination. This is
exemplary news for many States. Since, in
today’s world of turmoil and chaos, people are
scared to plan for a trip even though they are
financially sound or free to move from place to
place. Safety and security is the most important
concern for every tourist. Hence, if the
atmosphere of Odisha can be focused or promoted
properly as being the place for tourism rather
than the place of terrorism, with proper security
in all spots, then definitely innumerous travelers
will flow towards Odisha. It is necessary to work
for law and order situations and safety and
security measures before promoting Koraput as a
perfect place for tourists.
4. Government initiative should be to work for
creation of proper image of a destination, which
has huge potential for Tourism industry to grow
and develop. Allocation of promotional funds by
the State Tourism Department can efficiently

and effectively help the tourism sector to mark a
position in global map. Website information
plays an important role for promotion of
Koraput Tourism. Therefore, up to date and
proper information should be provided in the
websites.
5. Media is still failing to provide a proper picture of
Odisha at the national scenario, forget about
global. Hence, abolishing such important heritage
of Odisha cum Koraput is itself a need of
discussion of the hour and since print media can
play an important role to bring tremendous
change through such news it should strategize
their responsibility and revolutionize the modern
tourism.
6. Media is a strong weapon whose effective use is
the need of the hour for the larger interests of
Odisha. Youths of Odisha cum Koraput should
not use the social media for creating turmoil in
State but to showcase the issues in a much logical
manner so that their own state does not face any
depressing situation in global scenario. At this
juncture, the contribution of media and society
should be such that Odisha is framed as a
constructive state for revenue earning,
employment generation and better connectivity to
rest of the world. This will bring revolution to
tourism industry of Odisha.
7. The tourist guides should be properly trained so
that they can properly interact with the tourists
specially the foreign tourists. They should be
provided a device which can be used as a
translator so that it does not become difficult for
them to communicate.
8. Films can also be a good source for promotion of
Koraputia Culture. Since, through films, the
visuals of different spots, scenic beauty,
landscapes, and various information can be
highlighted.
9. Air, road and rail connectivity need to be
developed and upgraded for a region tosucceed in
the present competitive and fast world. For this
particulardevelopment adequate investment is a
must so that it can help in boostingtourism sector
in a way too.
10. The Government should take initiatives to help
the local youths in promoting healthy food, the
organic and herbs related food items. This can
effectively proceed a long way to boost the
tourism industry of Odisha cum Koraput.
The Tourism Industry should also work on including,
developing and also modifying the prioritized factors
so that the region can expect more tourist inflow
round the year.
CONCLUSION
The Tourism industry, in recent times, is the booming
industry. Every country nowadays puts extra effort to
grow and develop the Tourism Industry, since it helps
in generating revenue, employment and also earn
foreign exchange to a large extent. It is the only
industrywhich holistically helps the associated sectors
to develop along with it.The Tourism Industry is the
generator for economic development of the countryas
a whole. The developed countries have worked for the
promotion of tourism industry by bringing a paradigm
shift to the local culture, traditions and conserving the
natural beauty in spite of fast development. But the
scenario of developing countries in terms oftourism
promotion still needs much more effective strategy to
move forward. As tourism industry is the visual
industry, every product and service designed for it to
offer,needs to be displayed through media to the entire
world. Most parts of the globe are stillnot known to
the general public. Awareness of existence of a region
or products or services can only be created through a
proper medium, and media is the strong weapon
which can create and even destroy an image of the
entire system. Therefore, Media can be effectively and
efficiently used to promote the tourism industry of a
region which will directly contribute to socio-
economic change.
When the taste and preferences of the Tourists are
understood, it becomes easy for the concerned
department to take necessary steps to work for the
development or modifications of the required aspects
which will contribute to tourism development of the
region. Media has a tremendously important role to
play for the development of the tourism industry,
provided the minimum requirements considered
important for tourism development is looked into for
proper maintenance and growth. Innovation is seen in
recent times in tourism industry in order to be
competitively successful in global platform. New
techniques, new products, new services, new
methods and new places are being designed and
explored to make the entire globe aware about Odisha
and Koraputia Culture. The role of media in
generating interest for choosing Koraput as its travel
destination cannot be overlooked. It is extremely
indispensable for the development of the tourism
industry in the state. Media is, in fact, a mirror which
reflects the picture of the society which is essential
for tourism industry. A judiciousand prudent use of
media will definitely open a new horizon in this non-
smoke industry.

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