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Assessing the Impact of Sustainable Waste Management Practices on Rural Tourist Destinations- A Study of Himachal Pradesh

Authors
Kiran Shashwat1, *, Sandeep Paatlan2, Anil Kumar3, Amit Kumar Dashora4
1Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
2Associate Professor, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
3Assistant Professor, Central University of Haryana, Haryana, India
4Professor, Galgotias University, Dankaur, Uttar Pradesh, India
*Corresponding author. Email: kiran.shashwat06@gmail.com
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Kiran Shashwat
Available Online 13 August 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-799-1_14How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Sustainable Waste Management; Solid & Liquid Waste; Rural Tourism; Sustainable Practices; Rural Regions; Himachal Pradesh
Abstract

Himachal Pradesh is abundant with various natural, ecological, cultural, and rural treasures. During the last decade, policymakers and researchers have taken the initiative to create tourists’ sensitivity towards the cultural & natural properties of its tourist hotspots by maintaining their integrity. This study investigates the impact of sustainable waste management practices on the rural tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. The study focuses on identifying links between increased tourist activities and solid waste generation by outlining the issues that local communities and authorities confront in managing this waste sustainably. The study evaluates the effectiveness of current waste management strategies, such as garbage segregation, recycling, zero waste initiatives, installation of waste management aids, and community-driven initiatives, by reviewing current literature, sustainable waste management practices, government policies, and report documents. The findings of the study accentuate the impact of sustainable waste management practices & techniques in maintaining the environmental integrity of rural tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh, it also proposes benefits and challenges of sustainable waste management initiatives, as well as actionable ideas for improving the sustainability of rural tourism destinations.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation and Regenerative Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Industry (IRTTHI 2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
13 August 2025
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978-94-6463-799-1
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-799-1_14How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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