17/09/2022 - Agriculture

KEY POINTS

·        Agri-tourism includes a variety of activities and services and it is in general considered to be a low-investment, low-risk sector.

·        It can fuel rural economies through the multiplier effect and the benefits shared amongst different businesses within the community.

·        The fundamental concept of agri-tourism was entrepreneurial diversification of a farm.

·        Revenue from agri-tourism is growing at an annual rate of 20 per cent in India. Maharashtra is the first State to formulate an agri-tourism policy, which aims at rural development.

·        The report of the committee on Doubling of Farmers’ Income (DFI) emphasised the need for a policy for developing agri-tourism.

·        Some of the measures that must be considered while implementing agri-tourism are:

a)    State governments must form a separate committee for formulating guidelines for agri-tourism.

b)   State tourism departments must provide a separate licence under agri-tourism to be eligible for getting loans and tax benefits.

c)    Co-operative societies may be included in providing loan facilities to develop agri-tourism.

d)    Local administrations such as village panchayats can help in the coordination and facilitation of agri-tourism.

e)    State tourism departments must organise seasonal festivals along with agri-tourism farms for a wider reach.

f)      Rural youth may be trained for agri-tourism by offering diploma/certified courses.

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