Agro-Tourism
Book ID: 2084
Author: Dr. Anil V. Dusane, Shivani A. Dusane
ISBN: 978-93-94022-13-3
About Authors
Dr. Anil V. Dusane is was an Professor and Vice Principal (Rtd.) in Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune – 30. He has 30 years teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has done his M.Phil in cytogenetics and obtained Ph.D. degree in Pharmacognosy from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Dr. A.V. Dusane has published more than 25 research papers in the reputed National and International research journals. He has authored about 25 books in the field of Plant Sciences, Biometry, Cell Biology, Biotechnology and Zoology. He has worked as co-ordinator of National and International conferences, workshops and seminars. He is actively involved in Science Promotion programme. He has written several articles in News-papers and magazines. He is involved in career guidance and promotion of quality initiatives in the college of Maharashtra and other states.
Shivani A. Dusane has completed B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), India. She received her Masters’ degree in Biotherapeutics and Business from University College Dublin (UCD). She has received a scholarship from UCD for her exceptional academic achievements. She is pursuing Executive MBA degree from Dublin City University (DCU). She has published five research papers in International journals. She has been awarded ‘Best Research Paper Presentation’ at National and international conferences. She currently works in a project management role at a multinational Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Corporation.
Description
Contents
1. Introduction to Agro-Tourism
1. Definition, Nature and Scope of Agro-tourism
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Concept of Agro-tourism
1.3 Nature of Agro-tourism
1.4 Scope of Agro-tourism
2. Needs and Opportunities of Agro-tourism
2.1 Need for Agro-tourism
2.2 Opportunities for Agro-tourism in Maharashtra
3. History of Agro-tourism
4. Importance of Agro-tourism in Rural Development
2. Types of Agro-Tourism Activities
1. Types of agro-tourism
1.1 Agro-tourism Activities in Farm Tours and Visits
1.2 Farm Stays and Rural Accommodations
1.3 Agricultural Festivals and Events
2. Concept of Food and Agriculture Tourism
2.1 Concept of Agriculture Tourism
2.2 Food Tourism
3. Important Factors Related to Agro-Tourism
1. Location for Agro-tourism Centre
2. Geographical Factors
2.1 Relief
2.2 Climate
2.3 Drainage Pattern
2.4 Soil
3. Socio-economic Factors Related to agro-tourism
3.1 Capital
3.2 Transportation Facilities
3.4 Market
3.5 Landholding of Farmers
3.6 Tradition
3.7 Cropping Pattern
4. Concerns of Agro-Tourism Centres
1. Criteria to Start Agro-tourism Centres (Infrastructure Facilities, Livestock, Recreation Facilities, Other Miscellaneous)
1.1 Infrastructural Facilities
1.2 Livestock
1.3 Recreation
1.4 Miscellaneous
2. Benefits of Agro-Tourism Centres
3. Challenges of Agro-tourism Centres
5. Activities in Agro-Tourism Centres
1. Introduction of Activities of Agro-tourism Centres
2. Animal Feeding
2.1 Guided Field Visits and Tours
2.2 Watching Domestic Animals
2.3 Seasonal Crop Festivals
3. Rural Festival/Jatra
3.1 Marketing of Farmer’s Produce (Local /Organic Products)
3.2 Milking the Cow and Buffaloes
3.3 Religious Temple Visits
4. Swimming at Wells, Ponds, or Rivers
4.1 Fishing
4.2 Local Site Seeing
5. Rural/Folk Games, Dance and Music
5.1 Bullock Cart Rides
5.2 Bicycle Rides
5.3 Tractor Rides
5.4 Vittidandu
5.5 Surparambhya
5.6 Kabaddi
5.7 Langadi
5.8 Kho-Kho
5.9 Bullock Ploughing
5.10 Lagore and Gallori
6. Adventure Activities
6.1 Mountaineering
6.2 Trekking
6.3 River Crossing (River Rafting)
6.4 Cycling
6. Agro-Tourism Policies
1. Agro-tourism Policies in Maharashtra State
1.1 Agri-Tourism Policy Maharashtra 2020
1.2 Some Notable Initiatives and Key Features of Agri-tourism Policy
1.3 The Primary Purposes of the Agri-Tourism Policy
1.4 Who Can Set Up Agri-Tourism Centre
1.5 Recommendations on Agri-Tourism Policy Maharashtra 2020
1.6 Some Helpful Suggestions (for Agri-Tourism Farms)
1.7 Requirements for Agri-Tourism Centre
2. Maharashtra Krishi Paryatan Vistar Yojana (MKPVY)
2.1 Introduction and the Concept
2.2 Role of Agri-Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) in MKPVY
2.3 Economic Benefits of MKPVY
3. Guidelines for Approval and Guidelines of Agro-tourism
4. Application Form for Registration
5. Checklist of Facilities for Approval of Agri-tourism Centre
6. Declaration by the Farmer
7. Undertaking by the Farmer
8. Performa for Police Verification
7. Tourism Marketing Strategies
1. Use of Social Media, Print Media, and Attractive Booking Policies (For Group/Company/Corporate etc.)
1.1 Introduction of Agro-tourism Marketing
1.2 Use of Social Media
1.3 Modes of Social Media
1.4 Necessary Steps for the Creation of Social Media for the Agro-tourism Centre
1.5 Print Media
1.6 Attractive Booking Policies (For Group/ Company/ Corporate, Etc)
2. Website/Apps Development for Online Booking and Marketing

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