Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Sreekanth Urges Agri-Tourism Push to Showcase Marathwada Rural Life
Officials in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar discussed how farms could become places for tourists to visit.
They met on World Tourism Day at the Visava Agri-Tourism Centre in Karodi.
Agri-tourism lets people from cities learn about rural life and farming.
G Sreekanth said the Marathwada region has strong potential for this kind of tourism.
He said tourism centres could add to farming and help introduce young people to village life.
Other speakers suggested using digital technology and biodegradable materials.
They also discussed homestays, tourism schemes and protecting the environment.
An official said better facilities are needed for visitors to Ajanta and Ellora.
Farmers, guides and agri-tourism operators from Marathwada attended the workshop.
Divisional Commissioner G Sreekanth urged greater use of agri-tourism to connect urban visitors with rural life.
A World Tourism Day workshop in Karodi covered agri-tourism, homestays, tourism schemes and sustainable initiatives.
Sreekanth said Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar could become a leading agri-tourism destination and potentially its capital.
Officials called for digital technology, biodegradable materials and better infrastructure at tourism centres.
The workshop also highlighted Ajanta-Ellora visitors, including Japanese and Marathi-speaking tourists, and the need for a distinct local culinary identity.
- Who
- Divisional Commissioner G Sreekanth, tourism officials, experts, farmers, tour guides and agri-tourism operators attended the workshop.
- What
- A workshop promoted agri-tourism and discussed homestays, tourism schemes, digital technology and sustainable tourism.
- When
- The workshop was held on World Tourism Day, on a Monday; the articles do not provide a date.
- Where
- Visava Agri-Tourism Centre in Karodi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Organisers wanted to expand tourism, showcase rural life to urban visitors and improve facilities and sustainability at tourism centres.
- Event
- World Tourism Day workshop on agri-tourism and related tourism initiatives
- Venue
- Visava Agri-Tourism Centre, Karodi
- Region
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and the wider Marathwada region
- Main proposal
- Develop agri-tourism centres alongside farming to give urban residents rural experiences
- Sustainability suggestions
- Use digital technology and biodegradable materials at tourism centres
- Visitor infrastructure
- Facilities were described as necessary for Japanese and Marathi-speaking visitors to Ajanta and Ellora
- Additional focus
- The workshop covered the Aai scheme, homestays, tourism schemes and sustainable tourism