Question

Consider that you have gone for a stay at Manglu's hamlet. You observe that the conditions of people who live there is not good. Many people take food only once in a day. Most of the people in the hamlet are engaged in the work of dressing stones. There is a vast forest around Manglu' s hamlet. A number of streams, brooks, waterfalls, hills, etc. have made the region beautiful. There is good potential for tourism. What can you do to change the conditions of the people in Manglu' s hamlet?

Answer 1

To improve the condition of the people in Manglu’s hamlet, I would try to develop eco-tourism in the area because it has forests, streams, waterfalls and hills. The local people can be trained to work as tourist guides, drivers, cooks and helpers. They can also start homestays, food stalls and small shops and sell local handicrafts and forest products. Better roads, drinking water, sanitation, healthcare and education facilities should also be provided. At the same time, the forest and natural beauty should be protected. In this way, the people will get more employment and income, their standard of living will improve, and they will not have to depend only on stone-dressing work.