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Punjab unveils Farm Stay Policy to boost rural tourism

Chandigarh, May 12 (UNI) The Punjab government has introduced its Farm Stay Policy-2026, aiming to create new income opportunities for farmers by promoting rural tourism and allowing agricultural landowners to develop regulated farm-based accommodation facilities for visitors.
Under the new policy, farmers will be permitted to set up small-scale homestay units on their farmland where tourists can experience village life, local culture and agricultural activities. The government believes the initiative will strengthen the rural economy, generate jobs for youth and women, and provide farmers with an additional source of income beyond traditional agriculture.
Officials said the policy is designed to encourage sustainable tourism while preserving Punjab’s cultural identity. Tourists visiting such farm stays will be offered activities linked to rural life, including tractor rides, bullock cart journeys, horse riding, visits to dairy farms, fish ponds and participation in farming-related work.
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