To understand the concept of Planning, its need and plans formulated by the Indian government.
Introduction to Planning ,Planning for Tourism .The planning process- Assessment of Demand and Supply, Establishing objectives ,Territorial planning ,Infrastructure ,Financial planning ,Human resource planning ,Administrative structure ,Marketing and Promotion , Monitoring progress and Time factor. Importance of Planning
Infrastructure development- Meaning, transportation, Accommodation, F&B, Attraction, Telecommunication, essential services.
Concept of community approach to tourism and its relevance to Indian context Introduction to CPP
Planning aspect of tourism in India- Introduction ,the Allocation and expenditures in five year plans in India
National Action Plan For Tourism1992- Main features ,Objectives , Strategies and recommendations. Circuits identified for Intensive development
Civil Aviation Policy 2000- Mission , Strategic ,Consultation with users ,regulatory framework, Private sector participation, IT Plan, Promotion of Aviation in North East , Safety ,Security & recommendations.
National Tourism Policy 2002 –Introduction and Key words, Positioning Tourism as a National Policy ,Enhancing India’s Competitiveness as a tourist destination, Infrastructure , Information centers ,Tourism training institutes.
Rajasthan tourism policy 2001 and Hotel policy 2006
Environmental challenges towards Tourism V Dhulasi Birundha
Development of Tourism in India Nafees Khan
Handbook of Environmental guidelines for Indian Tourism. Ratandeep Singh
International Tourism Management A.K.Bhatia
Tourism Development and Resource conservation Jagmohan Negi
Tourism Development :Principles and Practices Bhatia
Tourism Planning Inskeep
Ensyclopedia in Planning (12 vol.series) P. C Sinha