Sustainable Development Planning of the Tribal Villages in the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary (MS), India

India is predominantly a rural nation. Day by day, the increasing population is destroying natural resources due to excessive consumption. Therefore, it is critical to effectively plan, use, and conserve natural resources for future generations through sustainable development planning. The main objective of this study is to prepare action plans for proper utilization and conservation of natural resources by considering local geographical factors in the tribal villages of Kothale and Kumshet. The study includes significant use of the field visit, questionnaire, group discussions, toposheet, satellite data, and geospatial tools. The sustainable development of these tribal villages will result in increased economic, social, and ecological prosperity through effective planning and utilization of their natural resources. Based on geospatial techniques and field work, we have examined various aspects such as topography, slope analysis, soil erosion, soil depth, groundwater level, soil texture, soil land capability, land use, and land cover. We can use these elements to formulate more effective action plans for the village's development, considering its local needs, problems, and available natural resources. This study is crucial for effective planning, conservation of natural resources, economic development of tribal communities, and safe livelihood, encompassing aspects such as water conservation, soil conservation, watershed management, forest conservation, cropping patterns, land use, land cover, human wildlife conflict, landslides, and tourism. Studying local geographical factors can enhance the depth and proactiveness of necessary policies and programs for local development planning, thereby facilitating their more effective implementation. These plans will help to promote conservation and sustainable development of natural resources, solve local problems, and enable more effective implementation of policies and programs required for development planning. We can effectively implement initiatives such as watershed development, the Jalyukta Shiwar Scheme, the KT weir (Kolhapur Type Bandhara), afforestation, wasteland development, and crop cultivation. Furthermore, it will assist in achieving some of the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals.