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Journal of Agricultural Science and Botany | Volume: 2
November 15-16, 2018 | Paris, France
Plant Science
Natural Products,Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicines
International Conference on
Joint Event
&
Business potential of Agritourism for improving the farmers’ income in India
Chidanand Patil
Central University of Punjab, India
I
ndia is an agrarian driven economy as more than half of its
population is still dependent on agriculture as main source
their livelihoodbut this sector is facingdisguisedunemployment
due to lack of opportunities in rural areas, hence, it’s important
to generate business or employment opportunities in rural
areas. Agritourism is the latest concept in the Indian tourism
industry, which normally occurs on farms in the villages. It
offers people the welcome escape from the daily hectic life
in the peaceful rural environment. Agritourism contributes
towards development of the agricultural sector by exposing
the visitors towards diversified agricultural activities like how
crop cultivation takes place, experience ploughing the land,
milking the cow, poultry, fishery, beekeeping, organic farming,
floriculture, terrace gardening, hydroponics, etc. even some
tourists get motivated to take up entrepreneurial ventures in
agriculture and by providing employment opportunities and
income to the farmers and tour operators, and an opportunity
to rest, relax, enjoy and learn about agriculture for the visitors.
There are 23 and 37 agritourism destinations are prevailing
in Karnataka and Punjab respectively. Agricultural areas in
India have many tourist attractions with varied agro-climatic
conditions which can form the basis for tourist attraction. The
paper suggested that the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of
Tourism and Agricultural Universities should give orientation
towards agritourism by providing some innovative ideas and
by training the farmers in their areas. Reviewing literature on
agritourism in Punjab and Karnataka indicated that, agritourism
as an economic development instrument has great potential
to contribute towards improving the farmers’ income.
e:
chidusam@gmail.comPlant science & Natural Medicine 2018, Volume 2
DOI: 10.4066/2591-7897-C1-003