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The RT Cell in Wayanad took initiatives to study the safety issues and assessed the infrastructure gap in the region. It also prepared a code of conduct and found out the major social issues related to tourism. The RT Cell was instrumental in identifying many a community based tourism product and it could come out with a festival calendar which includes all the details on fairs and festivals of the region. The calendar includes history, festivals, customs and rituals and temple arts of the destination and it contributed much to the cultural tourism of the region. A labour directory, destination directory and resource mapping, are among the other major reports put forth by RT Cell. It also conducted major surveys like social survey and core destination survey, which tried to identify the perception of local community and industry towards tourism. These surveys also helped to analyse the status of the local community in the destination.
Destination Resource Directory
The officials at RT Cell, Wayanad conducted a thorough study on all the major components and resources of the district and prepared a Destination Directory. This comprehensive resource mapping is accurate, created with the help of local community and it covers all the natural, cultural, historical, geographical and community details of the region.
Souvenir Development
The RT Cell also strives to uplift the local artisans and spice farmers, by linking their skills with tourism aspects. Hence, three types of souvenirs have been developed by RT Cell – spice kits, etching of Edakkal Caves and Coffee Stump Products. These souvenirs have been sold through Samrudhi shops to the tourists. In short, all these initiatives helped boost an association between the local community and the tourism sector.
Visitor Management Plan for Edakkal Caves
The RT Cell also looks into the safety issues of tourism and it found out that tourist management of the Edakkal Caves – one of the busiest destinations in Wayanad, needs revamp. The officials at the RT Cell came out with an effective Visitor Management Plan, after comprehensive study and analysis and this plan ensures more comfort and safety to the tourists visiting the Caves.
