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Exploring Sustainable Eco-Tourism Potential Along the River Islands of Coastal Karnataka: A Case Study of Mudukudru Island
Abstract
Karnataka has a coast line of 320 kilometres, nicked by many rivers creating islands in the estuarine areas. These islands are spots of bio-diversity. Floods are prevalent during the rainy seasons. Due to lack of connectivity, employment and revenue generation models there have been a noticeable rise in the migration of the natives to the main land and cities for employment. The study area ‘Mudukudru’ is one among 15 islands in the estuary of Kodi Bengre having an area of 156 acres. It has 112 residential units with a total population of 296 people. It falls under CRZ-III and governance of Kallianpur panchayat of Udupi district. The study explores the feasibility of sustainable options for implementing eco-tourism concept for revenue generation that sustains livelihood of the natives as well as the ecosystem by understanding the issues and involving community participation and indigenous approach for economic sustainability.
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