MY VILLAGE MY PRIDE- “VILLAGE TOURISM”

The Main Issues that we are facing are Lack of Basic Education, Lack of Opportunities to the Youths of the Village, due to the lack of sufficient finances many able youths are left unskilled; there is a considerable extinction of age-old culture, heritage and tradition from the village and the urban drift of the Youths in search of Job adversely affecting Rural Growth and its economy.

Through our project “My Village My Pride” we are creating Newer Opportunities for Job Creation for the youths in the Village itself and providing them with a better opportunity for sustainable growth in their own place, training shall be provided by SEF to these skilled youths for them to be employed in Village Tourism, there is earning of foreign exchange amount helping us to solve the financial crisis of the rural areas, an opportunity to make our place clean & green, neat and hygienic making it presentable, friendly and hospitable to all. Through our Homestay policies, the tourists experience the culture and tradition of communities first-hand by involving them in agricultural activities of experiencing rural lifestyle and customs. The income generated from tourist activities is equally distributed, which in turn facilitates tourist inflow and employment.

1. Economic Impact: Creates Employment especially for the Rural youth, Income level increase, Generation of Foreign Exchange, Demand for local Village goods and services will increase, Improvement in the public services, Modernization of agriculture and other rural activities.

2. Environment Impact: Rural People shall learn to develop a healthy and hygienic environment with proper sanitation, roads, electricity, telecommunication, etc. Helps in creating and maintaining Natural resources, Learn the importance of preservation of natural resources. They will learn to use modern tools and technology. They will learn to preserve the natural habitats, bio-diversity historical monuments.

3. Socio-Cultural Impact: Education and Health shall improve, Higher standard of living of the rural people, Cultural Understanding through fairs, festivals, etc, Cultural Exchange, Reduce Urban Drift, Market for agro products and handicrafts will develop in rural areas farmers and artisans will develop direct contact with the customers.