Objectives:
- Promoting Agri-Tourism: The primary goal of this PTV is to promote agricultural tourism, allowing local and international visitors to learn about potato production in Sahiwal/Okara and its various stages.
- Strengthening the Local Economy: This project aims to provide employment opportunities for local farmers and businesses.
- Raising Awareness About Potato Value-Added Products: The PT village will also focus on educating people about potato-based products and their added value.
- Educational Purpose: The PTV project will serve as a hub for agricultural research and education, where students and researchers can receive hands-on training.
Benefits:
- Economic Development: Agricultural and Potato tourism village will boost the local economy, increasing farmers’ incomes.
- Cultural Exchange: The PTV will offer an opportunity to showcase local culture and agricultural traditions to tourists from around the world.
- Educational Advantages: Students and researchers will be exposed to modern agricultural techniques and research.
- Environmental Benefits: Promoting sustainable farming practices will have positive effects on the environment.
Features:
- Agricultural Tours: Informative tours of the potato farming process, including planting, harvesting, and processing, will be organized for visitors.
- Museum and Exhibitions: A museum and exhibitions will be set up to educate visitors about the history, varieties, and modern research related to potatoes.
- Agricultural Workshops: Workshops and seminars will be conducted for farmers and agricultural experts.
- Processing Unit: A processing unit will be established for the export of potatoes.
- Potato National Day and Festival: The village will host the annual National Potato Festival to celebrate the country’s potato industry. This event will be an important platform to promote the village both nationally and internationally.
- Potato Museum and Tissue Culture Lab: A Potato Museum will be established in the village, along with a tissue culture lab for potato seed development.
- Residential Facilities: Accommodation and restaurants will be provided for tourists, where they can enjoy local cuisine.
- Shopping Facilities: Markets will be set up to sell local agricultural products and crafts.
Conclusion:
The establishment of the Potato Agricultural Tourism Village will be a revolutionary step for the farmers and local economy of Sahiwal and Okara. This initiative will not only promote agri-tourism but also enhance the economic condition of the local community. Moreover, it will become a global hub for agricultural education and research, playing a key role in the region’s economic development.
Attractions Beyond Potatoes
Muhammad Raza
Great way to give world exposure of our Pakistan local Agriculture initiatives and Production enthusiasm.