Understanding The Integration Of Agriculture And Tourism In Jungalmahal Region Of West Bengal And It’s Contribution To Farmer’s Income From Small-Scale And Commercial Farms

Abstract

Agro tourism is an element for the development of green economy as place for tourist interest which has become a necessary mean for many small farm’s survival by diversifying business operations, farm operators they are able to ensure a more stable income. This is because agro tourism activities can occur during times of the year that crops may not be in season, and by providing a completely separate stream of income. The economic boost by the increase in traffic can be beneficial to rural areas in need of diversified streams of income. Agro is a shortened form of Agronomy or Agriculture. Jungalmahal is a geographically indentified region in the Indian state of West Bengal where the primary industry is based on agricultural raw material such as foodgrains, oil seeds, horticulture, fisheries which make a base for the food processing industry in the state. Agrotourism is related to travel, which combines, agriculture and rural setting with product of agriculture operation all within a tourism experience. Some studies have found that agro tourism operations often benefit their surrounding communities by drawing tourists to the area