Rural tourism the path of empowering rural Development special reference to Santal tribal villages near Santiniketan ,West Bengal

Rural tourism emerges as a powerful strategy for socio-economic development and environmental sustainability, particularly in remote or underdeveloped regions. This study demonstrates its potential to address rural challenges such as poverty, migration, and livelihood diversification by analyzing the impact of rural tourism on tribal villages near Santiniketan, West Bengal. The research highlights how tourism can preserve cultural heritage while improving infrastructure, income generation, and quality of life for marginalized communities like the Santal tribe. By examining socio-economic conditions and future prospects in Ballavpur Danga, the study underscores rural tourism's role in fostering sustainable development and stabilizing populations. It provides a model for integrating tourism with heritage conservation in backward districts.

Chatterjee, Dr. D. (2025). Rural tourism the path of empowering rural Development special reference to Santal tribal villages near Santiniketan ,West Bengal. Interantional Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management, 09(02), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem41725