Maharashtra's Agri Tourism Policy outlines specific guidelines for accommodations to promote sustainable farm-based tourism. These rules limit room numbers based on farmland size and emphasize eco-friendly construction. Centers must register with the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to operate legally.​
Room Limits
Accommodations scale with land area:
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Up to 2 acres: Maximum 4 rooms, each at least 150 sq. ft.​
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2-5 acres: Maximum 6 rooms, each at least 150 sq. ft.​
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5+ acres: Maximum 8 rooms plus up to 2 dormitories (25 beds total).​
Each room requires an attached toilet and bathroom, with eco-friendly building practices encouraged.​
Permissions
No urban development approval needed for up to 8 rooms and basic amenities. Projects exceeding 8 rooms count as commercial and require town planning permissions.​
Lessees with a 10-year lease and farmer's NOC can register centers, enabling partnerships for small farms.​
Other Facilities
Centers may include kitchens for local meals and sell farm products like food or handicrafts. Display MTDC authorization boards on-site