Eco-Tourism And Employment Opportunities For Tribal Women: An Approach To The Conservation Of Biodiversity In Harschandragad - Kalsubai Wildlife Sanctuary

Eco-tourism, a sustainable tourism model, plays a crucial role in conserving biodiversity, empowering local communities, and promoting sustainable development. This paper explores the potential of eco-tourism in the Harschandragad - Kalsubai Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS), an eco-sensitive zone in the Western Ghats of India, focusing on the employment opportunities it offers to tribal women. The study investigates how eco-tourism can be leveraged to protect the biodiversity of the sanctuary while providing economic benefits to tribal communities, especially women. This research paper outlines the potential of eco-tourism as a tool for biodiversity conservation and socio-economic development, with a special focus on empowering tribal women in the Harschandragad - Kalsubai Wildlife Sanctuary.