**3. The major objectives of the study**

#### **3.1 The major objectives of the studies are as follows**

The first objective is to study the tourism potentials of Bhitarkanika. The second objective is to identify different flora and fauna of this place with special emphasis on conserving endangered species. The next objective is to examine the role of government in the conservation and preservation of eco-tourism resources. The last but not the least objective is to analyse how to promote and market Bhitarkanika as a perfect eco-tourism destination.

### **4. Scope of the study**

The current study on Bhitarkanika Wildlife sanctuary and National Park does not only provide you with the scope for getting knowledge on different flora

*Development of Eco-Tourism Vis-à-Vis Conservation Measures for Protecting the Endangered… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102502*

and fauna available inside the sanctuary but also study the scope of promoting Bhitarkanika as an important eco-tourism destination in entire eastern India with special emphasis to the state of Odisha. Here in this study, the author has considered Estuarine crocodile (Salt Water Crocodile) and Olive Reedley Turtle as major endangered species inside the sanctuary in terms of conservations of fauna, which needs to be conserved and protected. However, in terms of flora, the author considers the mangrove trees as an endangered species in Bhitarkanika, which needs to be protected in order to save the sanctuary and market this destination as a perfect eco-tourism place for the state of Odisha.
