Agri-tourism has positively impacted farmers' lives, socially & economically: Valsa Nair, Maharashtra Tourism

Agri-tourism has positively impacted farmers’ lives, socially & economically: Valsa Nair, Maharashtra Tourism
Tarun Bhardwaj
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Valsa Nair, IAS, Principal Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Govt of Maharashtra
On the occasion of 14th World Agri-tourism day on 16th May, the Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra is organizing an International Conference on Agri Tourism on 15th-16th of May 2021. Maharashtra is working to implement and promote agri-tourism, rural tourism, and sustainable tourism. Last year, the state government had announced the agri-tourism policy which underlines the importance of agri-tourism initiatives for sustaining rural economic development. This 2 day International conference is organized which will have both National and International Stakeholders from Italy, the Philippines, South Africa, Scotland, and other countries who will be discussing various opportunities on agri-tourism, especially sustainable entrepreneurship opportunities for rural women.  In an exclusive conversation with the Financial Express Online

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