Ecology, Economy and Community Interface: A Case Study of Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Jodhpur, India

Puja Gehlot¹ and Neelam Kalla^1,

¹Department of Management Studies, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, India

Cite this paper:
Puja Gehlot and Neelam Kalla. Ecology, Economy and Community Interface: A Case Study of Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Jodhpur, India. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences. 2022; 10(3):95-98. doi: 10.12691/aees-10-3-4

Abstract

Development must always be sustainable, as development that compromises the ability of future generations to sustain in the longer term would not be appropriate means for the development of any community. When we talk about sustainability, it certainly comprises of the interaction of sustainable environment, sustainable community development along the sustainability of economic resources. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park in Jodhpur city of India is a perfect example of adaptive use of natural habitat for generation of economic resources resulting in nurturing of the local community with a viable natural environment. The way Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park has developed its assets into a sustainable resource-creating structure is a classic example of how sustainable development must be undertaken by societies economy and organizations. The present study endeavors to analyze how Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park has executed sustainable development solutions. The paper at the end also provides recommendations for further efficient and effective utilization of the resources available in the Jodhpur city on the same lines.

Keywords:
ecology sustainability environment geo tourism

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