Prakash Chandra Rout

Prakash Chandra Rout (PhD) is a seasoned tourism and hospitality academician and professional with over ten years of experience (teaching, research and industry). Prior to his joining at the PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal, he was working with the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, East Africa. Dr. Prakash has worked with international and national organizations like, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Kathmandu, Nepal and G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan, Environment, Gangtok, Sikkim, India. He was associated with two international developmental projects namely, the Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KSLCDI) and the Kangchenjunga Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KLCDI). He has extensively worked in the Himalayan Landscape over six years in the areas of community based ecotourism, tourism value chains and nature conservation. Dr. Prakash contributed to the key policy document ‘Sustainable Tourism in the Indian Himalayan Region’ published by Niti Aaayog, India. Competent in the field of sustainable tourism development, tourism and hospitality market research, ecotourism and value chain based education and research. Ability to provide training and capacity building support to teams within the framework of tourism, hospitality, livelihood and vocational programs.

Publications

Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors
Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality Sectors
Pankaj Kumar, S.K. Gupta, Maximiliano E. Korstanje, Prakash Chandra Rout, Madhurima. © 2024. 461 pages.
In the sector of global tourism, a critical challenge has taken center stage — the imperative for sustainable transformation. The World Tourism Organization has declared the...
Managing Tourism and Hospitality Sectors for Sustainable Global Transformation
Managing Tourism and Hospitality Sectors for Sustainable Global Transformation
Pankaj Kumar, S.K. Gupta, Maximiliano E. Korstanje, Prakash Chandra Rout, Madhurima. © 2024. 323 pages.
The tourism and hospitality sectors face significant challenges in balancing economic growth with environmental preservation and socio-cultural integrity. The rapid growth of...
Scoping Sustainable Tourism Transformation in the Indian Himalayan Region
Scoping Sustainable Tourism Transformation in the Indian Himalayan Region
Prakash Chandra Rout, Madhurima. © 2024. 14 pages.
The Indian Himalayan region (IHR) is witnessing a burgeoning tourism industry, driven by its awe-inspiring landscapes and rich cultural heritage. However, this growth raises...