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Development ofWildlife and EcotourismCircuit

TourismGovernment of Gujarat

Contents

Project Concept 3Market Potential 4Growth Drivers 5Gujarat – Competitive Advantage 6Project Information 10- Location/ Size

- Infrastructure Availability/ Connectivity

- Raw Material/ Manpower

- Key Players/ Machinery Suppliers

- Potential Collaboration Opportunities

- Key Considerations

Project Financials 17Approvals & Incentives 18Key Department Contacts 20

Project Concept

Eco tourism is defined as: “Responsible travelto natural areas that conserves the environmentand improves the well-being of local people.”

Basic principles of Eco-Tourism• Minimize impact• Build environmental & cultural awareness

and respect• Provide positive experiences for both visitors

and hosts• Provide direct financial benefits for

conservation• Provide financial benefits and empowerment

for local people• Raise sensitivity to host countries' political,

environmental, and social climate• Support international human rights and

labour agreements

Ecotourism - An Overview

Wildlife tourism is an eco and animal friendly tourism, usually showing animals in their naturalhabitat• It encompasses non-consumptive interactions with wildlife, such as observing and

photographing animals in their natural habitats• It has the recreational aspects of adventure travel, and supports the values of ecotourism and

nature conservation programs• Also includes opportunities to visit animal facilities or participate in wildlife experiences

Wildlife tourism - An Overview

Uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel

Source: The International Tourism Society

Tourism is not only a growth engine but also generates employment for diverse sections inthe society

8651,422

2,099

2,775

2011 2015 2020E 2025E

India - Domestic Tourists (in million)

� The number of domestic and international tourists is going to increase in the coming years andreach up till 2,775 million and 13 million in 2025

India - International Tourists (in million)

CAGR:8.0%

68

1013

2011 2015 2020E 2025E

CAGR:5.0%

Market Potential

16,56421,177

27,039

32,901

2011 2015 2020E 2025E

Foreign Exchange Earnings from Tourism inIndia (in million)

CAGR:5.0%

� The Foreign Exchange Earnings(FEEs) from tourism in the countryis expected to grow and reach aCAGR of 5%.

� Government's e-visa facility, has ledto a huge growth in tourist arrivalsto the country. The 'e-Tourist Visa'(eTV) scheme was launched fornationals of 43 countries. Thegovernment extended the schemeto 31 more countries.

6,8467,816

9,03510,254

2011 2015 E 2020E 2025E

World - Total contribution of Travel & Tourism toGDP (US $ billion)

� The total contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP is forecasted to reach USD10,254 billion in2025 and the domestic expenditure is expected to reach USD4,792 billion in 2025

3,342 3,7464,269

4,792

2011 2015 E 2020E 2025E

World - Total Domestic Expenditure (US $billion)

CAGR:3.0%

CAGR:3.0%

Market Potential

Emerging Tourism and Hospitality Trends

Growth Drivers for Tourism

• Rise in Income and Changing Demographics: Rising affordability and increased affinity forleisure travel are driving domestic tourism in India. Domestic expenditure on tourism isexpected to rise due to the growing income of households. A number of niche offerings such asmedical tourism and eco tourism are expected to create more demand.

• Increasing Spending on Tourism: Domestic expenditure on tourism has grown significantly;the market has reached USD96.7 billion in 2015 and shall be USD332.4 billion in 2025,representing a CAGR of 6.3 per cent during 2008–15.

• Policy Support: Campaigns such as Khushboo Gujarat Ki, Incredible India, Athithi DevoBhava were launched to harness the tourism industry’s potential. 100% FDI is allowed underthe automatic route in tourism and hospitality, subject to applicable regulations and laws.Tourism and hospitality had a cumulative FDI inflows of USD8.45 billion in FY15

• Focus on Improved Infrastructure: The GoI has made concerted efforts to improve andupgrade infrastructure facilities at important tourist destinations, thereby, improvingaccessibility to these hubs. The FY16 Union Budget allocated INR14.8 billion towardinfrastructure development for destination and circuits, domestic promotion and publicityincluding hospitality, overseas promotion and publicity including market developmentassistance, computerization and information technology and creation of land bank for hotels,etc.

• Adventure: Adventure tourism is one of the most popular segments of tourism industry. widerange of adventure sports are covered under this category with specialised packages. Theactivities include mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, mountain biking, river rafting, androck climbing

• Camping Sites: Camping is a major source for both additional economic opportunities inremote areas as well as an instrument of conservation

• Eco Tourism: Vast variety of flora and fauna in various states is a major factor behind theirgrowing popularity as tourist destinations.

• Luxury Tourism: The luxury travel market is projected to reach USD14.7 billion in 2015 and itwas pegged to grow at 25 per cent on a year – on – year basis between 2013 and 2015

• Rural tourism: The aim is to develop interest in heritage and culture; and promote visits tovillage settings to experience and live a relaxed and healthy lifestyle.

Gujarat - CompetitiveAdvantage

ReligiousSites

Beaches/Water Bodies

Forest, wildlife& Ecosystems

Archaeological Sites

PavagadhArchaeological Park

Lothal Dholavira

SomnathTemple,Junagadh

DwarkaTemple,Jamnagar

PalitanaJainTemple

AmbajiTemple

Mandvi Chorwad DumasKevadiaColony

RatanmahalDahod Ran of

KutchNalSarovar

Gir

Mapping Gujarat Tourism

Heritage andArchitectural

ModheraSunTemple

AdalajStep well

Rani kiVav Idar

� There are more than 400 archaeological

sites in the state

� Gujarat has many tourist places and

sacred pilgrimages, depicting the glorious

cultural heritage, which can attract both

Indian and international travellers

Hub of Tourists Sites

� Gujarat has established Institutes for hospitality

and hotel management to meet the requirement

of the trained manpower in the emerging

tourism sector

� In its PPP initiative the government has set up a

centre for tourism and hospitality management

for speeding up training of service providers,

guides and tourism personnel with special

emphasis on target groups who are mainly from

the weaker section of society

Support Education Infrastructure

194376

637

1,233

FY11 FY16 FY20E FY25E

Gujarat has an excellent business opportunity for domestic andinternational tourists

2.7%

5.0%

2014 2025P

0.95

3.00

2014 2025P

0.81

4.00

2014 2025P

Total contribution to GDP

CAGR:5.76%

Total Investment (USD billion) Employment (in million)

Source: Tourism Policy for state of Gujarat(2015-20)

CAGR:11.0% CAGR:

15.63%

� Tourism in India accounts for 7.5% of the GDP and is the third largest foreign exchange earnerfor the country. Gujarat is expected to contribute 5% to the total GDP by 2025.

� The business is expanding both in terms of turnover and boundaries and thereforecontributions total investments by Gujarat are expected to increase.

� Today worldwide, one in eleven jobs may be ascribed to the tourism industry. Gujarat isexpected to generate 3 million jobs by 2025.

Domestic Tourists (in lakhs)

� The total flow of tourist is expected to record an increase over the years� This is attributed to the growing prominence of the state as a major business hub.

International Tourists (in lakhs)

CAGR:14.1%

47

12

22

FY11 FY16 FY20E FY25E

CAGR:13.2%


Source: Tourist Flow Information System- Annual Report 2015-16


Initiatives – Gujarat Tourism Policy 2015-2020

Grant of Industry statusto Tourism Sector

First state to have accorded INDUSTRY STATUS to Tourism

Sector

Development of Waysideamenities

Planning to develop wayside amenities at an interval of

about 75 kms. on selected major arterial roads to be

progressively extended to other major trunk roads

PPP in tourism

The implementation of PPP projects in coordination with

GIDB and as per the GR dated 2nd March 2015 for tourism

projects, which would be applicable to both Greenfield and

Brownfield projects.

Promotion of ‘Make inIndia’ and ‘Digital India

Special incentives for adopting ICT and emphasis on

promoting ICT-enabled technologies through mobile

applications, social networking, big data analytics, blogs,

virtual tourism

Participation in GoISchemes

Emphasis on active participation in GoI schemes like

Swadesh Darshan, PRASAD, HRIDAY, AMRUT, LRGP and

other schemes

Active Collaboration withthe Central Government

Tourism development needs multi-departmental

coordination. The State Government would actively

collaborate with MoT, MoUD, MoC, MoEF, ASI and other GoI

Ministries / Organizations

Excellence AwardsAnnual Tourism Awards would be instituted for recognition of

excellence in tourism products and services as also for

contribution to the growth of tourism in the State.

Tourist PoliceInstitution of Tourist Police to suitably assist, facilitate and

guide the Tourists as also to safeguard their interests.

• Gujarat is one of the wealthiest wildlife destinations in the country and an ideal place for awildlife getaway in India. A rich flora and fauna makes Gujarat home to 40 species of mammalsand 425 species of birds

• The state offers opportunities to see a wide range of wildlife including the Asiatic lion, Indian wildass, endangered antelopes, variety of deer, etc.

• Gujarat is also one of India’s most important areas for birdwatchers. The state also has manyrare and endangered species of migratory birds wildlife sanctuaries. It has India’s first marinenational park.

• Some of the famous wildlife sanctuaries here are:• Gir National Park• Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary• Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary• Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary• Dasada Wild ass sanctuary• Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary

• The state also has various Eco-tourism sites placed amidst the dense jungles for natureenthusiasts built by the forest department. Some of which are listed below

• Gira Falls• Kaj-Nanavada Wetland Site• Kilad Camping Site• Kevadi Forest Site• Madhupur Turtle Hatching Site• Mahal• Padamdungari Eco-Tourism Site• Polo Forest Site• Pirotan Island• Saputara• Zarwani• Balaram – Ambaji• Vadhvan• Jambhugodha• Devnimal

Wild life and Eco Tourism Destinations in Gujarat

Velavadar blackbuck Sanctuary Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

Mahal Zarwani falls

Pirotan IslandWilson Hill

Gira Water falls Padamdungari


Daytime visitors - 2014-15 in lakhs

Source: Tourist Flow Information System- Annual Report 2014-15

Project Information

• Eco-Tourism in Gujarat is still at a very nascent stage, but there are for sure conscious efforts tosave the Eco System and culture and heritage of the indigenous people, which is probably thelargest concentration in the world. Holiday Camping vis a vis Hotel accommodation aregathering momentum amongst the metropolis traveller.

• A plethora of holiday camping options can be made available at diverse locations in the state,where soft adventure tourism can also be packaged with holiday camping to create anacceptable eco-tourism product.

Development of Wild Life and Eco Tourism Circuit in Gujarat

0.81

0.30

0.25

0.22

0.02

Nalsarovar

Marine NationalPark

Polo Camp

Jambughoda

Jessore

5.17

4.50

0.40

0.35

Sasan Gir

Saputara

Dasada (Rann)

Sardar Sarovar

Tourist flow (2014-15) in lakhs

� Sasan Gir Lion Sanctuary was as a major leisure destination in Gujarat visited by tourists in2014-15 followed by Saputara registering a growth of around 18% from the previous year

� The share of Other Indian States (OIS) tourist in the flow to leisure destination is 23%, while thatof NRI/foreigner is 1% in 2014-15 of which Sasan accounts for 73% of the total share in NRI /foreign tourists

� Also, Saputara and Sasan Gir account for higher share for luxury/ high class stay facilities� Nalsarovar is the top-notch leisure destination amongst the daytime visitors accounting for

around 0.81 lacs of day visitors.

Project Outline

Development of Wild Life and Eco Tourism Circuit in Gujarat– Potential destinations

Following destinations have been identified as potential locations for� Wild life Circuit: Gir National Park, Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Marine National

Park, Thol Wildlife Sanctuary, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Khijadiya Birds Sanctuary,Veravadar Blackbuck National Park, Jessore Sloth bear sanctuary, Wild Ass Sanctuary Kutch

� Eco Tourism Circuit:Dam sites – Ajmalgadh Dam(Vansda), Kevdi Dam, Sukhi Dam(Surat), SarigamDam (Valsad), Ukai dam (Tapi)Water falls – Zarwani, Junaraj, Gira falls (Saputara)Forest and Hill station – Don (Ahwa), Wilson Hill (Valsad), Polo forest, Chanod –Karnali(Vadodara)

Dharoi Dam

� Gujarat has successfully interlinked 27rivers across the State and has in place astate-wide water grid across 120,000 kmenhancing the quality of life and growthprospects of the state

Project Information

� The State is self-sufficient in power withits present generating capacity of23,973 MW (including about 4,385 MWof renewable energy),

Water Power

� The major railway stations in circuit are atAhmedabad, Surat , Vadodara ,Jamnagar, Rajkot, Bhuj connecting tovarious states of the country

� Gujarat is amongst the leading stateshaving last mile connectivity

� Total length 77,265 Km� National Highways – 3245 Km� State Highways – 19761 Km

� Airports that can be accessed in the circuit

are 13 airports - Vadodara, Surat,

Jamnagar, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Porbandar,

Bhuj, Pipavav, Mandvi, Mundra, Kandla,

Palanpur and Ahmedabad (International

Airport)

Air

RoadRail

Port

� Gujarat had 1600 km coastline with 1Major & 44 Minor Ports

� Ports that can be accessed for the circuitsare Kandla, Mundra, Bedi, Dahej,

Utilities

Logistics & Connectivity

Infrastructure availability / connectivity

Project Information

Project Components – Wildlife CircuitAny destination in the Wildlife Circuit shall comprise of the following components. The stateGovernment shall facilitate in development of approach roads to the sites

• Buffer zone entry gate• Compound wall, chain link fencing• Parking area development• Canopy walk• Development of forest walking trails• Development of watch towers• Forest information centre• Interpretation center• Cafeteria• Open air amphitheatre (+toilets)

• Camping site (gate, fencing, Tented accommodation, compound development, office, toilets)• Sustainable physical infrastructure : Solid waste management, Liquid waste management,

Solar lighting system, Rainwater harvesting, STP, Electric substation, Dustbins• Provision of Wi-fi at location• Signages

Project Information

Project Components – Eco Tourism CircuitFollowing are the components included in any of the Eco Tourism Circuit destination. The listaccordingly is as:

Dam Site Waterfall Forest & Hill stations

Accommodation

Log huts / Tented accommodation 10 log huts 10 tents 10 log huts

Adventure Sports

Zipping � �

Rock climbing � �

Rapelling � �

Paragliding �

Water sports – Floating Jetty, Speed Boat(6nos), Water Scooter (5nos), Rescue Motor Boat(2nos) Life Saving Equipment (40 nos)

�

Tourist amenities

Tourist Information Center � � �

Parking area � � �

Bio toilets � � �

Gazebo � � �

View Point � � �

Nature trails � � �

Amphitheatre �

Meditation Hall � �

Naturaotherapy center and SPA � � �

Souvenir shop � � �

Cafeteria + Food kiosk � � �

Sustainable physical infrastructure - Solidwaste management, Liquid waste management,Solar lighting system, Rainwater harvesting, STP,Electric substation, Dustbins

� � �

IEC Component - Wifi, Internet, CCTV camera � � �

Signages � � �

Project Information

Estimated Manpower RequirementManpower requirement at an Eco Tourism Site

Adventure Sports &Activities

Travel and BookingOperations* Support

Persons Persons Persons Persons721331

Manpower requirement at a Wild life circuit site

Adventure Sports &Activities

Travel and BookingOperations* Support

Persons Persons Persons Persons71338

Note –The manpower requirement has been estimated using the standard GITCO analysis done as part of Manpower and Skill GapAssessment for Tourism Sector in Gujarat (GITCO) report!* Operations includes - Front Desk, F&B Kitchen, F&B Service, Housekeeping, Admin / Accounts, Maintenance, Purchase/Store,Sales & Marketing, Other Service (Security/ Laundry etc.)

• SUJÁN Luxury Camps & Palaces

• Taj Safari Lodges

• Aagman India Camp

• Big Red Tent

• Oberoi Hotels and Resorts

Leading players and possible collaboration opportunities

• Adventure Nation

• Countryside

• Flying Fox

• Help Tourism

• inme

• Mercury Himalayan Explorations

Private Players in Adventure Tourism and other activities

Private Players Providing Tented Accommodation in India

• AMAN-I-KHAS

• Jodhana Heritage Resorts

• The India Safari Club

• The Ultimate Travelling Camp

• Royal Camps

• Snow Leopard Adventures

• Thrillophilia

• Orca Dive Club

• Snow Leopard Adventures

• White Magic Adventure Travel

Project Financials

Following is a schematic diagram showing possible development model of destinationdevelopment through PPP

Tourism Corporation ofGujarat Limited / Forest

DepartmentProject consultant

The consultant undertakestechno-economic feasibilitystudy and master planpreparation; assists withbid process managementand partner selectionprocess; and acts as aproject managementconsultant during theimplementation period untilone year of commercialoperations

Private investor(project developer)

The developer will create suitablefacilities at the site mentionedconsidering site specificenvironmental and relevant factors

Government selects theprivate player throughcompetitive biddingprocess and enters intoan agreement to form aSpecial Purpose Vehicle(SPV)

SPV

The Destination development projects in Wildlife and Eco Tourism Circuit shall be developed on thefollowing models• Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) – where land is owned by State Government• Operate and Maintain (O&M) – where project has been already developed• Direct private sector investment – where land belongs to private developer

The state government, however, will be responsible for the security of wildlife and eco tourism circuitso that its not encroached by nearby villagers and protect the site, etc.

Project Structure & Implementation Model

Project Financials

Estimated Project Cost

Project ComponentsWild lifeCircuit

In INR crores

Eco Tourism Circuit (in INR crores)

DamSite Waterfall Forest & Hill

stationsSite development, building and sportsequipment 15 16 10 15

Provision for Detail EngineeringDesigns, Architectural & Landscapedesigns, Project ManagementConsultancy fees @2%

0.3 0.32 0.2 0.3

Contingencies @3% 0.45 0.48 0.3 0.5Project Cost of a typicaldestination 32.60 27.3 26.25 16

No. of destinations in the circuit 8 6 3 4

Total Cost 260 163.8 78.75 63

TOTAL PROJECT COST 260 278.25

The Estimated Project Cost for the Wildlife and Eco tourism Circuit has been calculatedconsidering the development and equipment cost required for a typical destination site underDam, Waterfall or Forest & Hill station category. Land cost has not been considered.

Note: The financial indicators are subject to assumptions and case sensitive1 USD - INR 65

Approvals / Incentives

• Site Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)

• Local body clearances

• Signage license

• Fire Security Certificate

• Approvals from State Forest Department

• CRZ clearance in case of destination close to beach

• Irrigation department clearance for Dam site projects

• Any other clearances required

Approvals Required

Incentives from Government of Gujarat

Government of Gujarat has granted Industry status to Tourism sector thereby providing a greatboost to the industry. The incentives under Tourism Policy for the State of Gujarat (2015-2020)shall be applicable to the eligible tourism units as mentioned in the next sections.

Capital Subsidy to the Eligible Tourism UnitsEligible Capital Investment (excluding land cost) Admissible

SubsidyMaximum Limit(INR crores)

Investment upto INR.50 crore 15% 7.5

Investment above INR. 50 crore 15% 10

Tented accommodation (with minimum investment ofINR.0.20 crore)

20% 0.15

Equipment worth INR.1 crore and above for Adventure &Water Sports and Golf Equipment for Public Golf Coursesregistered with TCGL

10% 0.50

Additional Capital Subsidy of 5% for New Tourism Units• Within the Corporation limits of Gandhinagar and falling within the radius of 20 kms.• Eco-tourism Centres of Gujarat including Nalsarovar, Polo, Dangs, Jambughoda.• Owned and managed by women entrepreneurs (with minimum equity participation of 51% in

the entity)• SC/ST categories to an additional 5% subsidy over and above the ‘Admissible Subsidy’.

Support for Sustainable Tourism -• Assistance to eligible tourism units up to 75% of the cost of carrying out Energy Audit by a

recognized institution/consultant, Water Harvesting / Conservation and Environment-friendlypractices like Green Buildings, Solar and other Renewable Energy measures

Other Exemptions• Luxury Tax - 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial operation• Entertainment Tax - 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial operation• Electricity Duty - 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial operation for New

Tourism Units only.

Incentives from Government of Gujarat

Approvals / Incentives

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd,H. K. House, Opp: Bata Showroom,Ashram Road, Ahmedabad,Tel: +79 26578044/46/26589172Fax: +79 26582183E-mail: [email protected]

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limitedhttp://www.gujarattourism.com/

iNDEXTb - Industrial Extension Bureau

Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat

www.indextb.com

www.imd-gujarat.gov.in/

Department of Tourism, Gujarat

http://www.gujarattourism.com/

This project profile is based on preliminary study to facilitate prospective entrepreneurs to assess a prima facie scope.It is, however, advisable to get a detailed feasibility study prepared before taking a final investment decision.

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