50 BSSS College Students Visit Village Tourism Khari During Educational Tour
50 economics students from The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS) College, Bhopal, conducted an educational tour to Village Tourism Khari. During the one-day stay, students gained close insights into rural lifestyles, local culture, and traditional customs. They also studied the ongoing transformations in the rural economy and employment prospects driven by village tourism and homestays.
Local resident Arjun Gour shared that the students stayed overnight at a village homestay and engaged in trekking amidst natural surroundings. They visited the local Gram Panchayat and the government school to observe operational arrangements. Additionally, the students experienced traditional transport by riding bullock carts and learned the nuances of traditional pottery by making clay utensils on the potter's wheel (chaak).
Study of Employment Opportunities in the Village:
Students explored how village tourism and homestays create employment opportunities for locals, enhance recognition of rural culture, and boost economic activities. The visit offered them an opportunity to connect textbook knowledge with practical aspects of the rural economy.