Project Context

Kodaikanal, the Princess of Hill Stations, faces mounting pressure from rapid, unplanned tourism. To protect its pristine lakes, forests, and culture, the Tourism Carrying Capacity (TCC) Project by IIT Madras and PFRI, under the Tamil Nadu Government, integrates science, technology, and community insight to ensure tourism remains sustainable, inclusive, and resilient for the future.

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Objectives

  • Assess Road Carrying Capacity (RCC)
  • Determine Tourist Site Capacities (PCC & ERCC)
  • Conduct Environmental Vulnerability Analysis (EVA)
  • Integrate Climate Scenario Planning (SSP–RCP models)

Tourist Sites