Celebrating Dr. (Ms.) Sarani Bhaumik’s Design Registration for Responsible Tourism The Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) proudly celebrates the intellectual breakthrough of our individual member, Dr. Sarani Bhaumik (Assistant…
Jahnabi Phookan is the RTSOI Convener for the North East, a noted entrepreneur and social impact leader from Assam. She co-founded Jungle Travels India and Assam Bengal Navigation, served as National President of FICCI FLO (2020–21), and is widely recognized for her work in eco-tourism, handloom revival, and rural women’s empowerment.
A Carrying Capacity Study Model and Benchmark for Ladakh's High-Altitude Wildlife and Cultural Tourism
Mr. Niranjan Khatri is a founder member of RTSOI and Former GM Sustainability of ITC Hotels. He pioneered the eco design methodology in Sri Vijayapuram erstwhile Port Blair when he was posted there from 1988 to 1992. The eco design tool kit was shared with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 1996. This was shared widely as a toolkit for capacity building programs for the hospitality sector. He also headed the CII Renewable Energy Cell from 1996 to 1997. His article is given below.
Hospitality training for youth from forest-dwelling communities on the periphery of Satpura Tiger Reserve
It provides a practical, replicable model for housing societies and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). His initiatives—ranging from composting and water conservation to sewage treatment improvements— demonstrate how communities can embed eco-friendly practices into daily living.
Ecological Impact vs. Economic Opportunity — based on Mithun Chakraborty's proposal (ANI, Asianet News) and the RTSOI quantitative carrying-capacity assessment 1. What is being proposed 8–10 currently untouched islands in…
Renewal of the MoU, revival of the National Tourism Sustainable Board, and a new Responsible Tourism best practices initiative on the agenda.
At Karma Lakelands, golf has always been about more than the game. It is about connecting people with nature, creating community, and demonstrating that a golf destination can also be a living example of responsible and sustainable living.
As tourism continues to grow, so does its environmental footprint. Popular destinations generate thousands of tonnes of waste each year, placing immense pressure on local infrastructure, ecosystems, and communities. Increasingly,…