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Poor agriculture commodity prices coupled with rising input costs are slowly but substantially
eroding small farm incomes in India , Further forces such as globalization , industrialization,
and development encroachment are threatening the agriculture .As a result, farmers are
acquiring second job or leaving their farms altogether in order to sustain their household
income.

In many regions across the globe , farmers are recognizing the need and desire to diversify their
farm products and supplement their agriculture income, with an agriculture economy that has
decreased to just 2% or remained stagnant for last 10 years ,farmers across India have
tremendous opportunity to diversify their list of products and service offerings with agriculture
tourism. Agri Tourism increases the potential for higher margins on farm sales of value added
products and services.

Agri-tourism attracts urban tourists to rural villages for a form of relaxation that follows the
growing trend of tourism that is both educational and recreational. It is another option for
farmers wanting to diversify their farming operations that will help bring more economic
activity to rural areas of India.

Travel and Tourism are big Business across India, In India 306 * million domestic leisure
tourists (* Tourism report 2004) spend more money every year and support millions of jobs.
This article / report will also help Management Graduates, banker and financial institutes, and
other stake holders in Agriculture Sector.

For India as whole the landscape, much of the infrastructure, and the resources are already in
place, to take advantage of the opportunities, farmers will have to carefully research and assess
their situation with regards to location, marketing, human resources and facilities before
developing an in-depth business plan for Agri Tourism activity. India consists of more than 6
lakh villages; most of the villages in most of the taluka places and surrounding rural areas have
been attracting the tourists for short breaks for more than three decades. Visitors are attracted to
these places because of its rural landscape, which has been defined by its agriculture resources.
Indian domestic tourism activity and agriculture are, therefore, linked in an inseparable bond.

Agri Tourism is a new concept in the already saturated market of conventional, heritage, eco,
medical, religious tourism. India is well known in the international tourism market for its
scenic beauty, locale, friendly people, and this concept which is being introduced for the first
time in the Baramati, district of Pune got immense response in term of tourist visiting the Agri
tourism baramati project, within three years of operations it has received more than 20000
tourists, from across India and also from all over the world, further it has a massive scope for
success.

The concept of Agritourism is a mixture of integrating agriculture along with pleasure, thus
putting across an option of an Agritourism. Tourists from the urban areas can come and spend
their weekends or holidays in a village cum agricultural atmosphere at a very nominal cost. It is
the home away from home and with giving a personal feels and that too in harmony with
culture, language and ethics.

Definition: Agri Tourism: ³The act of visiting an agriculture farm, or any agriculture,
horticulture, or agribusiness operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education, or active
involvement in the activities of the farm or operation´ is the economic activity that occurs
when agricultural products or services are provided to the traveling public. However Agri
Tourism can be viewed much like eco tourism as small scale, low impact and in most cases
education focused and more over small landowners operate majority of farms in India ,
opportunities for uniqueness and customization are limitless.

The Agri-tourism sector includes

Farm oriented retail opportunities,

Farm based Accommodations, Meals, Farm Tours, Harvest Festivals, Rural Art and Rural
Festivals, farm vacations, observing or voluntary participating in farming activities,
Agricultural events, where tourists interact directly with the farm family and their employees.
These services can be tailored to specific seasons in order to complement farmer income

With increasing expenses in agriculture input costs and lesser and tighter returns, farmers are
seeking new ways to generate and diversify and add value to their agriculture income. They
need to be able to better utilize their human and capital resource base to be more competitive
and profitable. Consequently, there is growing interest in Agri-tourism.

It not only can help increase farmers income, but also can promote and serve as a sales outlet
for both raw and value added agricultural products. The entire agriculture industry also benefits
by enhancing agriculture awareness.

Agri-tourism already exists, to a significant extent, in Pune District. Some

examples of these businesses include, Junnar Agri Touirsm and Agri Tourism Baramati, there
farm based bed and breakfasts, fruit stall also road side markets, a winery, jaggery making unit,
tractor and bullock cart rides, horseback riding and farm museums, sugar factory, silk
processing units, dairy farm, goat farm, etc Some businesses (self helf womens groups) have
linked with other attractions to package their services as part of a coordinated marketing
program.

This model provides a general overview of the opportunities that exist and some specific
examples of farm based accommodations.

Where does tourism fit into my farm plan?

Supplementary, complimentary and primary enterprises
A supplementary enterprise: As a supplementary enterprise, Agri tourism could be a minor
activity that support the other products on your farm, For e.g. if your primary enterprise if
livestock/ poultry production, you may decide to invite school groups to your farm several days
a month to learn about your animals/birds, and your occupation. Like this occasionally hosting
guests on your farm would make agri tourism a supplementary enterprise to your primary
enterprise as long as agri tourism activities were a minor part of your farm product mix.
A Complimentary Enterprise: As a complimentary enterprise, agri tourism activities would
share equal footing with other enterprises in your farm product mix, For example: you may
have pomegranate farm, if you were to sell half of your pomegranates to a wholesaler and
remainder to ³pick -your - own´ guests on your farm, then the two enterprises (the wholesale
market and direct market) would complimentary enterprises.

A Primary Enterprise : as a primary enterprise , agri tourism would be the dominant activity on
your farm, for instance , you may decide o open a winery on your farm and invite guests to
spend the day or the weekend tasting wine, as a part of wine tasting package , you may include
overnight lodging in a cottage on your farm,. You may produce grape for the wine on your
farm, to supplement your wine tasting activities, however because agri tourism is the main part
of your farm product mix, it becomes your primary enterprise.

Therefore it is important for a farmer to realize that agri tourism has the potential to become
whatever you want it to be on your farm. Whether you use agri tourism as supplementary,
complimentary, or primary, you must ready to think creatively and plan effectively in order to
make it successful.

Starting an Agri-Tourism Business: Pros and Cons

For farmer in rural taluka of Pune District who is trying to diversify his agriculture income
source, Agri-tourism offers an alternative that allows a large financial range for capital outlay,
depending on how much the farmer wants to invest. But under what circumstances does a
tourism based business make sense for a specific farmer?

Agri Tourism Advantages

‡ Diversify and increase income sources.
‡ Share challenges and satisfaction of your lifestyle with others.
‡ Develops interpersonal and communication skills.
‡ Agri-tourism creates employment opportunities for farmer¶s family members.
‡ Supplements the family¶s income.
‡ One of the most rewarding aspects of Agri-tourism for many farmers is the opportunity to
provide the public with a better understanding of what agriculture is really about.
‡ It is also an opportunity to enhance the community¶s economic potential.
‡ Relatively less expensive.

Agri Tourism Disadvantages

On the other hand, the possible disadvantages of an Agri-tourism must also be considered.
‡ The tourism aspect may compete with the main farm operations for time and labour.
‡ Some other negative issues are the loss of privacy, extra responsibilities, modest financial
returns, and the high liability risk.
‡ Planning can be tedious and frustrating
‡ May impact some family members negatively.
‡ Additional risks involves allowing guest on your farm
‡ It is long term project

External Resource:
Once the farmers decide goals and objectives of the new agri tourism enterprise, the farmer
may want to discuss with the expert organization in the field that have experience in implanting
agri tourism projects.
Agri Tourism Development Corporation can help promote the agri tourism business along with
other local projects, in addition ATDC may be able to provide you information about the
tourists who visit your area, further can help to gather the information on agri tourism, and
bring the urban tourists to your agri tourism location.

Internal Resource: check list

‡ What is my primary product or enterprise?

‡ What do I produce the most on my farm?
‡ Can this enterprise be an attractive for visitors? If so what should I do to enhance its
attractiveness? If not, what can I do to modify it and turn it into an attraction? Or what can I
add to it to make it attractive?
‡ What other products or services can I add to compliment my primary enterprise?
‡ What other assets and resources do I possess that may attract tourists?
‡ What other farmers be interested in partnering with me to provide agri tourism in our area?
‡ What additional resources will I need in order to begin an agri tourism enterprise?
‡ Will it require additional labour? What kind of up-front financial investments will it require?
‡ What does it take to start a successful Agri-Tourism unit/business?

Developing a successful agriculture tourism enterprise requires thorough market research and
business planning. Each individual farmer¶s situation is unique. Farmers are not encouraged to
start enterprises that are inappropriate for them, or that have limited markets already served by
existing Agri Tourism units / operators.

An important first step in evaluating a new business opportunity is to examine the goals and the
philosophies of the whole family before making any decisions.

Some Agri-tourism enterprises are not entered into for the primary purpose of profit. They are
seen by the farmers¶ family as an exciting opportunity to meet new people, share their farm life
with others, and to earn extra income. Along with establishing goals, prospective Agri Tourism
entrepreneurs need to do market research and financial budgeting. Whether farmer chooses to
start an agricultural bed and breakfast, host day visits to the farm, or enter into a more creative
enterprise, the key is to understand the options available and choose an enterprise that is suited
to that particular farmer¶s family.

This requires careful consideration of a host of management issues that will affect the success
of an Agri-tourism enterprise: social skills, site considerations, insurance, labour, and
regulations. Very careful consideration needs to be given to each of these factors before
venturing into an Agritourism business.

Social skills are probably the most important of these factors. Entrepreneurs involved in
Agritourism should be ³people´ persons - they should enjoy having people in their homes, they
need to be open to questions and they need to have the ability to promote themselves and their
farm. They also need to be flexible and to have the time to interact with their guests.

Site considerations include the location of the farm with respect to scenic vistas and
closeness to other tourist attractions. The farm must be easily accessible to visitors and their
various forms of transportation and have ample parking facilities. The farm needs to be
attractive, clean and reasonably free of odour.
Liability Insurance (optional, is in talks with national insurance and private insurance
companies) should be obtained prior to initiating an Agri-tourism business. A farmer may be
held legally responsible for any person on his or her property and liability insurance can protect
the farmer and its assets. This can be added to the existing farmer¶s policy or through writing a
general liability policy. It is safe to assume that any new operation would not be covered by an
existing policy; a qualified insurance agent, as well as an attorney, should be consulted to
guarantee full protection. Extra attention must be paid to ensuring that the operation is as safe
as possible at all times. Security Fences, security personnel, protective devices on equipment,
and warning signs must be in place before the Agri tourism business is open to the general
public.

Labour will be greatly affected by the new Agritourism business. Farmer need decide who will
be the primary person/ manager of the new enterprise, and whether or not family labour will be
enough to handle the increased responsibilities or if regular farm employees will need to devote
time the new venture. Children can be an added resource in this area, assuming that they
mature enough, and interested enough, to participate.

Rules and Regulations affect everything from the cottages and house / restrooms needed, to
signage and food service requirements. Since Agritourism is a relatively new industry, it is not
always clear what agency is responsible for each aspect of the enterprise. The key to
establishing a successful Agritourism business is to understand the available options and
choosing an enterprise that is suitable to the individual grampanchayat / area and farmers

Agri-Tourism Products

1. Accommodations
Participation in the Agri Tourism Development Organization (Maharashtra Agri Tourism
Center Directory) Accommodation Rating Program which rates accommodation based on
established industry standards is a good business decision for owner/operators and their guests.

A. Cottages
In Pune District many farms have a couple of acres of land that are the perfect location for
cottages. The Land may overlook water or the surrounding countryside and be close enough to
the farm home to be convenient, yet far enough away to be private. Cottages may be an option
for farm families who want more privacy. Often, cottages are rented on a weekly basis which
minimizes the workload with regards to cleaning and changing bedding. Cottages also allow
the farm family to complete their farm chores on their own schedule. Another important
consideration is the fact that a 1, 2 or 3 Star accommodation is easier to achieve and therefore
more funding options are accessible.

B. Bed and Breakfasts

With modest improvements to washrooms, beds, dining facilities and parking, a farm home can
obtain 1 Star rating.

1. A 1 Star rating has criteria such as a standard room size, window screens and coverings,
clothes storage, linens, door locks, and parking facilities.
2. A 2 Star rating exceeds the previous requirements by offering better quality mattresses,
linens, floor/window/wall coverings, and additional room furniture including lighting. A
continental breakfast with a minimum of three items must also be provided on the premises.
3. The higher end Bed & Breakfasts from 3 to 5 Star rating, caters to specific clientele, and has
above average accommodations.

Incorporating this type of Bed and Breakfast into an existing operation requires significant
changes and commitment by the operator with respect to time and investment. A 3 Star
accommodation must have coordinated furniture, better quality bedding, and have a private
bath for each guest room. A 4 Star unit must have superior quality throughout the facility and
must have laundry facilities for the guests. Only properties with luxury at a world standard are
awarded a 5 star rating. They offer outstanding facilities, guest services and amenities.

2. Farm-Based Recreation
A number of farm based activities could operate in conjunction with the accommodations to
help increase the activities offered to guests on a pay as you go basis.

Examples of these are:

‡ Nature Trails
‡ Hay rides
‡ Horseback Riding
‡ Petting domestic animals
‡ Farm Tours / Demonstrations
‡ Farm Museums / Heritage Education
‡ Stocked Ponds for Fishing

3. Farm BASED Direct Marketing.( Souvenir Shop )

Other Agri Tourism endeavors on the farm may include the direct marketing of the farm
products at the farm, here farmer can sales any thing he produce in the farm, or from farmers of
the village. Different festivals can be organized to attract the tourist to this place. Value added
products - to attract tourists , the unit must offer something that is different from the
competition , value added products such as specialty milk products, fruits, vegetables, rice, etc,
these all products when sold in the unit can draw people to rural locations and enhance the
communities economy.

Packaging the Agri Tourism experience

Agri Tourism development in agriculture that takes place in an integrated manner can take
advantage of many add-ons and be sold as one product. The packaging of agri tourism
experience requires more work in the planning stages but has potential to attract more tourists
An example of the packaging could be a community effort where by the farmer¶s farm os one
of the many destinations within a local tour. This can serve as one arrival and departure point
for the tourists.
Commercial farm tours.
Farm tours may be organized in many different ways , there may just one farmer¶s farm or
group of farmers coming together in the given area may be included , providing the tourists
with overall agriculture picture in the area.
Tours
FARM Tours may be operated individually, where a family or group of people (tourists) may
choose to participate in the tours on their own, or they may operate on large scale where tour
buses have worked the farm tour into their agenda in advance, the package tour may include
farm tours, along with any processing plant, so that the tourists will have a fuller understanding
the food chain.
Village fairs& Festivals
Here women self help groups may play important role, they should be encouraged for public
interaction , the week long village festival should be organized to attract the urban tourist from
Pune and Mumbai , Women SHG can display the products produced by all the groups , this
festivals can be organized along with village JATRA .

Museum or Tourists Centre

The taluka Agri officer should encourage the farmer to display the agriculture equipments used
traditionally for farming activities, old ways of doing agriculture can be explained to coming
tourist ( may be with entry charge ).

Agri Tourism Business Plan check list:

a. Description of Business:

‡ Business Form: Proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or co-operative.

‡ Type of business: agritourism, retails, wholesale, or service?
‡ What are the products and/ or service? What makes it unique?
‡ Is it new business? A takeover? An expansion? A franchise? A family business?.
‡ When is your business open? Is it seasonal? Why not year long?
‡ How long have you been in business? This business or the other business?
‡ What have you learned about your agri tourism business from your resource?
‡ Why will your business be profitable?
‡ What are your personal and business goals?

b. Internal Resources
‡ What are you selling?
‡ What benefits are your selling?
‡ What is unique about your goods or services?

c. Market Analysis
‡ Who buys from you?
‡ Are your market growing, steady, or declining?
‡ Is your market share growing, steady, declining?
‡ Have you segmented your markets? How?
‡ Are your markets large enough for expansion?

d. Competition
‡ Who are your nearest direct competitors?
‡ Who are your indirect competitors?
‡ How are the Businesses similar to and different from yours?
‡ What have your learned from their operations/ advertisements?

e. Product Development Plan

‡ What other products/services (if any) are you currently considering?
‡ What is your timeframe for developing and introducing them?

f. Marketing Plan
‡ Who will actually buy from you?
‡ How will you attract and hold your target market and increase your market share?
‡ Are you planning to enter or leave any markets/
‡ How do you price your products?
‡ Where is a desirable area? What are the main attractions in your area?
‡ What kind of space do you need?

g. Sales Plan
‡ Who will do the selling in your business?( ATDC )
‡ What are your weekly, monthly sales goals?
‡ What are the check points to reach those goals?
‡ What sales approach will you use?

h. Operation Plan
‡ How will your organize the flow of work through your business?
‡ How will you assure that all the tasks are performed?
‡ How will you monitor the quality?
‡ How will you keep the costs under control?

I. Revenue / Expenses.

‡ Have you completed your financial projections?

‡ Will you need additional cash?
‡ Have you shown that your business will be profitable?

j. Loan
‡ How will the loan (investment) make your business more profitable?
‡ Will you buy or lease equipments.
‡ Do you really need this money or can you make do without?

Weighting MATRIX
Possible Agri Tourism Opportunities

The weighting factor is applied to each key attribute.

Then each agri tourism enterprise is scored on a scale of 1- 10 , with 1 being least desired and
10 being optimal as it relates to that particular attribute
Add to total of 100 points, minimum 50 points to be achieved for agri tourism projects

Possible Agri Tourism Opportunities:

Criteria Weightage / 10 Remark
Agriculture Farm Compatibility
Village and Farm Location, Approach ( to be approved by ATDC)
Land Area
Physical / Human Resource utilization
Farm Products / Services

Farm Plan
Financial capacity ( Small farmers priority )
Current Farm Income source
Family members interest in agri tourism

Local Community Base

Village support for agri tourism

Total points 100

Minimum 50 points to qualify for loans

ACCOMMODATION CLASSIFICATION OF
AGRI TOURISM PROJECTS

Here accommodations for tourist are an integral part of a tourist¶s visit to an agri tourism
place/village and the services offered by farmers can make or mar a visit completely. With the
aim of providing standardized, world class services to the tourists, the ATDC has voluntary
scheme for classification of fully operational hotels in the following categories:-

General Remark
Primarily transient, full time operations, - Necessary
At least in the 3 days of week ends through out the season N
Establishment to have all necessary Trading licenses N
Establishment to have public liability Insurance N
Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Public areas and kitchens fully serviced daily N
All surfaces clean and in good repair N

Facilities and services

Sufficient lighting a 5 amp earthed power socket N
A bedside table and drawer - D ( optional )
TV with remoter - cable (optional / non necessary ) D
Ward robe with minimum 4 clothes Hangers per bedding N
Shelves or drawer space - D
A wastepaper basket - N
Opaque curtains or screening at all windows- N
Drinking water + 1 glass tumbler per guest- N
A mirror, at least half length (3')- N
Night spread/ bedcover with nightly turndown service- N
In room safe- - N
Iron and ironing board on request- D

Guest rooms
Minimum 3 lettable cottages. ( 12 tourists per 2 acres) - N
(All rooms with outside window/ventilation)
Minimum size of bedroom excluding bathroom in 135 sq ft - N
A clean change of bed and bath linen daily & between check-in¶s- N
Minimum bed width for single (90cm) and double beds (135cm)- N
Mattress Minimum 10cm thick minimum bedding 2 sheets, pillow case, blanket, mattress
protector/bed cover.

Bathrooms
Percentage of rooms with dedicated (private) bathrooms with room - 100%
Minimum Size of Bathroom in square feet - 40 sq ft. N
1 bath towel and 1 hand towel to be provided per guest. N
One W.C. brush per toilet seat. N
Guest toiletries to be provided. Minimum 1 new soap per guest. N
A clothes-hook in each bath/shower room. N
A sanitary bin. N
Each Western WC toilet to have a seat and lid, toilet paper. N
Floors and walls to have non-porous surfaces. N
Hot and Cold running water available 24 hours. D
Shower closet ,Water saving taps/shower, Energy saving lighting D

PUBLIC AREAS
A lounge or seating in the farm area under the shadow N
Reception facility or means to call attention N
Accommodation, F&B and other tariffs available at the office (optional) N

CHECKLIST FOR FACILITIES & SERVICES

Public rest rooms for Ladies and Gents with soap and clean towels, a washbasin with
Running hot and cold water, a mirror, a sanitary bin with lid in unisex & ladies toilet
Public restrooms to have low height urinal (24'¶ Max)
Facilities for aurally/visually handicapped

Food & Beverage

Dining Room serving Breakfast & Dinner
Full service (Maharashtrain food) of all 3 meals in Dining/ Designated area room
A cooked breakfast be available
Crockery & Glassware unchipped ( traditional )
Kitchens
Clean and hygiene to be maintained in the kitchens,
The vegetables used for meals may be grown at the farms itself.

CHECKLIST FOR FACILITIES & SERVICES

Tiled walls, non-slip floors

Segregated storage of meat, fish and vegetables
Head covering for production staff
Daily germicidal cleaning of floors
Clean utensils
Six monthly medical checks for production staff
All food grade equipment, containers
Ventilation system
First-aid training for all kitchen staff
Drinking water
Garbage to be segregated-wet and dry
Receiving and stores to be clean and distinct from garbage area

Staff Quality
Staff uniforms for front of the house Front office staff Marathi / English speaking

Staff Welfare/Facilities
Staff rest rooms
Staff locker rooms
Toilet facilities
Dining area

Guest Services
Name, Address and telephone numbers of doctors with front desk
Checklist for facilities & services
Percentage of staff with minimum one year certificate course from Government recognized
catering/ hotel institutes

Safety & Security

Staff trained in fire fighting drill
Security arrangements for entrances in the farms
Each bedroom door fitted with lock and key, viewport/ peephole & internal securing device
Safekeeping facilities available
Safe-keeping facilities available
Fire and emergency procedure notices displayed in rooms behind door
Fire and emergency alarms should have visual & audible signals.
First aid kit with Over the Counter medicines with the farmers
Communication Facilities A telephone for incoming & outgoing calls at the farmers place.
Safe Parking Facilities for all Cars and Motor Vehicles

Quality check matrix

Mark sheet for quality

Criteria Max Marks Score
Exterior & Grounds 8
Guest Rooms 10
Bathrooms 8
Public Areas 8
Food & Beverage 8
Kitchens 8
Cleanliness 8
Hygiene 8
Safety & Security 8
Communications 6
Guest Services 5
Eco-friendly practices 5
Facilities for Physically Challenged persons 5
Staff quality 5
TOTAL 100

Set Up cost:
Starting a new agri tourism business require some initial output, regardless of the type of
operation it is, developing cottage operation requires significant investment. They themselves
must be built using regulated building standards, each cottage must then be equipped with
appliances, fixer and fittings furniture, linens, and utensils, a well and septic system must both
be dug and put into place. A bed and breakfast facility requires more bedding, towels, and
furniture repairs, to walls, and floors, and bathroom upgrades.

If the farmer is interested in getting into a recreational activity such as bullock cart, buggy
rides, and tractor rides etc more reliable resource must be used, there may also be additional
costs for setting up buildings to use as an office or as place to market value added products.
Some money will require for signage¶s etc

Cottage Example and costs assumption

The cottage operations example will include accommodation for minimum of 10 tourists and
max for 50 tourists (10 tourists per 2 acres.) The assumption that the clear land is owned by the
farmer is also an important consideration

The following parameters were used as guidelines:

1) The Cottage Operation is open for at least 9 months.

The cottage dimensions are 24' x 24'

Front porch that is 8' x 24'.
Each cottage has two bedrooms
This cottage design allows 270 sq. ft. for both bedrooms (9' x 15' each) and the two bathrooms (
40 sq ft each)
One bedroom has one queen size bed for two people ( width min 135 cms ) , Plus two single
beds.( min width 90 cms )
The Tourism Industry Act regulations require that there is a minimum of 175 sq. ft. for two
guests, including bathroom facilities, but excluding the kitchen and any shared common room.

2) The cottage costs include a cupboards, and bathroom vanity with mirror, bedroom closets.
The costs also include flooring and painted gyproc that meet the 3 Star standards.

3) Although the operation is busy during diwali and weekend and public holidays, a 50 %
occupancy rate is assumed, to take into account the slower shoulder months.

5) The accommodation rate has been estimated at Rs 200/- per person per day.

Potential Returns and Expenses

This Agri tourism model has highlighted average bed and breakfast operations because it
requires less capital investment than other ventures and is a good introduction to the tourism
industry on a small scale.

The returns are modest at this level, but if the farmer finds that he / she enjoys agri tourism,
then the business plan can be expanded and developed to larger scale that may include
additional cottages, market hall, recreational activities,

Conclusion

From the above project profitability working, it can be inferred that the project is viable, the
break even and repayment is before 4.5 years. Being one of its kind projects it¶s bound to create
waves and bring about a change socially, economically in the concerned village and other
villages. Its also going to change the mind set of the villagers and society at large towards the
farming community. Once the project is a success many more will follow suit and that is where
we agriculture institutes come in to fulfill our obligation towards society and at the same time
sustaining our selves by being self reliant and self employed.

Hence the loan may kindly

be sanctioned by the concerned bank.
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Please Note:
This Agri Tourism Model has been compiled as a source of information for those who may be
considering Agri-tourism as a commercial venture.

The reader is cautioned that the information provided should be considered as a starting point
only. It does not substitute for a business plan; a business plan incorporates specific
information unique to the investor.

The preparation and evaluation of a Business plan is a critical step that must be taken before
any significant investment is made. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
the information provided, the reader is further cautioned that information critical to his or her
business plan should be verified. Particular attention should be paid to information that may
become outdated.

Agri Tourism Potential Area (Taluka)

in Pune District Includes
‡Ambegaon
‡Baramati
‡Bhor
‡Daund
‡Haveli
‡Indapur
‡Junnar
‡Khed
‡Maval
‡Mulshi
‡Purandhar
‡Shirur
‡Velha