Arogyam Home Stay and Yogashram, located at Grampanchayat Vadgaon, Tata Talav, Mulshi, has been honoured as the 19th World Agri Tourism Award Winner in the category of Best Agri Tourism in Sustainable Economic Development.
This humble homestay, owned by Amruta Todarmal and Sidhesh Todarmal, is a family‑run agritourism initiative rooted in rural Maharashtra. The founders have been formally invited to receive this prestigious award at the World Agri Tourism Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland.
This category is considered one of the most important at the World Agri Tourism Awards, as it highlights how Agri Tourism can genuinely transform rural economies. Notably, Arogyam Home Stay stood out as the only small‑scale farmer‑led initiative from India to receive this honour, marking a proud moment for the country and the home stay fraternity.
Agri Tourism at Arogyam Home Stay goes far beyond hosting visitors on a farm. The initiative focuses on creating meaningful and lasting rural experiences through traditional village games, promotion of the historical importance of the region, nature‑based meditation workshops(Forest Bathinh), celebration of cultural diversity, and active involvement of local farming families, Adopting non lactating cows, These efforts have helped generate income opportunities, support local livelihoods, and uplift the identity and recognition of the village.
From creating local employment and supporting small rural businesses to promoting local produce and encouraging entrepreneurship, promoting history and nature of the region, making catles feel safe, their future plans and potential has impact of these initiatives extends well beyond tourism.
The Best Agri Tourism in Sustainable Economic Development category recognises ventures that foster steady, inclusive, and long‑term economic growth, while remaining deeply connected to agricultural roots.
Arogyam Home Stay exemplifies a rural model of development that is sustainable, community‑driven, and enduring, rather than temporary or seasonal.
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