Culture based development: empirical evidence from Shilpgram Fair, Rajasthan
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of culture in economic growth in areas where the Shilpgram fair is facilitated in Rajasthan.
Design/methodology/approach
The data are acquired through primary and secondary data with individual meetings, interviews and questionnaires.
Findings
The study uncovered that the Shilpgram fair is expanding mindfulness and financial development of rural life and crafts particularly for younger people.
Originality/value
This study presents recognition of the financial effects of tourism on neighbouring group association in tourism development.
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Citation
Tiwari, S. (2015), "Culture based development: empirical evidence from Shilpgram Fair, Rajasthan", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 393-402. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-03-2015-0005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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