Presented by Pandurang Taware Director Baramati Agri Tourism

Baramati Agri Tourism Story ..

3 inter- related guiding principles towards Local Environment , Economic & Social
Responsibility
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we minimize negative economic, environmental & social impacts

Baramati Agri Tourism story. village palshiwadi, Tal Baramati

2010

area 22 acres
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2012
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Village occupation : rearing sheep

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Village receives scanty rainfall water is rare commodity here

Farm pond for rain water harvesting

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First rain water harvested - 50 lakh litre

tree plantation of Indigenous species

Tourists

Agri tourism new project developments work pujan performed by local farmer

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Oct 2010

Use of local material By Local artisans for local architecture design 11

Compound wall build , with no use of the cement & sand

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We generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities

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Cash rewards
for good work

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Economic enhancement

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LOCAL KARAGIRI

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We involve local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances;

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Local farmers sell their fresh produce

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Farmers market at the center !

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Local youths are part of decision making

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We make positive contributions to the conservation of cultural heritage

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Traditional Welcome

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Local art

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We provide enjoyable experiences for tourists 1. through more meaningful connections with local people, 2. a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues

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Patang jatra festival 2010

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Tourists can pick vegetable

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we are culturally sensitive, builds respect between tourists and hosts, as well as local pride and confidence.

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Some great moments

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20 District collectors from Bihar

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Amy & Blair from London

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First dollar earnings

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Meeting with Ms Fiona Jeffery in WTM Responsible Tourism Day Event @WTM London 2011
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Meeting with Harold Goodwin in WTM Responsible Tourism Day Event @WTM London 2011
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Meeting with the stalwarts Mr. Costas Chris & Manjit Singh Sion in WTM Responsible 44 Tourism Day event @ WTM London 2011

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Recognitions & proud moments

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Winner -National Tourism Award 2008-9 Most Innovative Tourism Product

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Winner Global Responsible Tourism Award 2011 at WTM Responsible Tourism Day in WTM London

Conserving Culture Heritage category

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Baramati Agri Tourism Initiatives

Skill Development Program for Farmers. Trained more than 1000 farmers. 300 farmers started agri tourism center all over Maharashtra Chief Promoter MART , co-operative federation to solve problem faced by farmers who run agri tourism centers

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Farmers Agri Tourism Training program farmers from NAJABGAD HARYANA

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Initiated 16th May as World Agri Tourism Day

recognized by UNWTO.

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Learning's

needs agriculture land , special skills and passion. Self involvement of the Family member

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Wants and needs

Agri Tourism Policy MTDC should support in marketing All the facilities should be given as per Agriculture status Infrastructure support , like road, electricity
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Current print ad campaign 2012

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Stay arrangements at the agri tourism center

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rooms

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ATDC center at palshi

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PATHWAY

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Many BIRDS have made agri tourism center their safe home nowadays

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Many BIRDS have made agri tourism center their safe home nowadays

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Many BIRDS have made agri tourism center their safe home nowadays

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Pandurang Taware Baramati Agri Tourism Training Research & Development Center Palshi, Baramati , India

98220 90005 www.agritourism.in

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THANK YOU
FOR PATIENT HEARING !

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