The Book “Rural Tourism in West Bengal with Special reference to Burdwan, Birbhum and Bankura districts” is developed to acquaint the readers about the richness and diversity of Rural lands of West Bengal, India. Rural Tourism is the most loved activity these days among the global travelers. The book is based on some new dimensions and explores innovation in key managerial practices in community development. This is a qualitative and quantitative research study which is a source of knowledge on several destinations and their related problems and prospects. The readers will get to know about some unique rural products and services of rural Bengal. Some recommendations as provided in this book, will help readers understand on how a rural sight can overcome their challenges to bring more and more opportunities. Overall, this book is a reference for rural travelers, academicians and the students who are involved in the domain of Travel and Tourism.

Agriculture is the backbone of our economic system. It provides not only food and raw material but also employment opportunities to a very large number of people. Higher atmospheric temperature has an impact on crop yields while the changes in rainfall could affect both crop quality and quantity. Climate change, therefore, could increase the prices of major crops in some regions. For the most vulnerable people, lower agricultural output means lower income. In addition, climate change is expected to increase the risk of illness and death from extreme heat and poor air quality. Recent evidence is the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, climate change also affects the occurrence of other infectious diseases. A number of well-known diseases are climate-sensitive - malaria, dengue fever, and cholera among others. Tourism is considered as an industry and alternative contributor to a nation’s income. It can generate employment opportunities and boost up the economy. This book, consisting of 26 chapters, focuses on the issues of agriculture, tourism and health for livelihood enhancement. It is essential to discuss these diverse issues in the field of geography as it encompasses interdisciplinary topics. The range of concerns at the national, regional and local levels is not confined to geography only but also involves other disciplines as well. Therefore, this book is a valuable source for scientists and researchers in allied fields such as livelihood, agriculture, land use, tourism management, health care and tribal studies. Furthermore, this book can be of immense help to the researchers, planners and decision makers engaged in solving problems in these areas in developing countries and beyond.

As a developing country, India stands at advantage than other countries in terms of youth Population. Youth is not only the backbone of a nation, but they also determine its future. Because young people are innovative, creative, passionate and skilled, they are instrumental in creating a meaningful change nationwide and globally. This enthusiasm, vibrancy and skills when channelled properly can promise us and our generation a secure and progressive future. It is both an asset and challenging on being a country with highest number of youth. With emerging advancement and development, multiple challenges continue to occur. This paper attempts to explore the social and psychological challenges and the causes behind them that the modern youth of our country faces. It is very important to address these issues and to work on ways to empower the younger generation since they shoulder a plethora of responsibilities.

Over generations, human society has woven a rich tapestry of culture, art, architecture, and history, personified in artifacts, monuments, and landmarks arrayed across the globe. Individual communities are looking to exploit these local treasures for the benefit of the travelers who come to see them. Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications considers the effect of cultural heritage and destinations of interest on the global economy from the viewpoints of both visitor and host. This broadly-focused, multi-volume reference will provide unique insights for travelers, business leaders, sightseers, cultural preservationists, and others interested in the unique variety of human ingenuity and innovation around the world.

Study conducted in Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura District of West Bengal, India.

This book covers the proceedings from the 2016 International Symposium on Chaos, Complexity and Leadership, and reflects current research results of chaos and complexity studies and their applications in various fields. Included are research papers in the fields of applied nonlinear methods, modeling of data and simulations, as well as theoretical achievements of chaos and complex systems. Also discussed are leadership and management applications of chaos and complexity theory.