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Karnataka launches Rural Homestay and Agri‑Tourism Promotion Scheme
The state tourism department unveiled a new scheme to promote traditional village homestays and agricultural experiences for tourists.
The Karnataka tourism department has prepared a new "Rural Homestay and Agri‑Tourism Promotion Scheme" aimed at showcasing the traditional lifestyle and farming practices of the state's villages to visitors.
The initiative seeks to develop homestay facilities in rural areas, allowing tourists to experience authentic village life while supporting local families economically.
Under the scheme, participating villages will receive assistance to upgrade accommodation standards, train hosts in hospitality, and create guided agricultural tours that highlight indigenous farming methods.
The department expects the program to boost rural tourism, generate additional income for farmers, and preserve cultural heritage across Karnataka's countryside.
The initiative seeks to develop homestay facilities in rural areas, allowing tourists to experience authentic village life while supporting local families economically.
Under the scheme, participating villages will receive assistance to upgrade accommodation standards, train hosts in hospitality, and create guided agricultural tours that highlight indigenous farming methods.
The department expects the program to boost rural tourism, generate additional income for farmers, and preserve cultural heritage across Karnataka's countryside.