In Uttarakhand, the tourism sector is both a direct and an indirect victim of environmental degradation. Describe this assertion. [Answer Limit: 50 words] [UKPSC 2012]
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The tourism industry in Uttarakhand contributes to environmental degradation through overuse of resources, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity due to increasing visitor numbers. Additionally, inadequate infrastructure and waste management exacerbate pollution, harming the natural landscape. This degradation ultimately undermines tourism’s sustainability, affecting both the economy and the environment.