Whether the occasion is happy or sad, the best medium to express the feelings of the heart without saying anything is by giving roses. This idea of expressing one's love with flowers was taken very seriously by the village of Parpar in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra, which has created its own identity. Located near the popular tourist destination of Mahabaleshwar, the village of Parpar has earned the reputation of being the first rose village in Maharashtra.
Parpar village is a historical place in Mahabaleshwar tehsil. This village has now gained recognition as the village of roses. One and a half thousand rose plants have been planted in this village. Due to this, the beauty of the village and the attraction of tourists will be increased. This concept was presented by Yashni Nagarajan, Chief Executive Officer of Satara Zila Parishad, and the Gram Panchayat Parpar accepted it. With this new identity of Parpar village, it has become the third village in Mahabaleshwar taluka to achieve this distinction, after Bhilar, the village of books, and Manghar, the village of honey.
In addition to the historical importance of the village, the cultivation of roses is likely to bring environmental and economic benefits. The production and sale of roses can boost the local economy, and the increase in tourist arrivals can increase employment opportunities in the village. With this initiative of Parpar village, a new model has been created in terms of environmental conservation and tourism, which can be an inspiration for other villages.
Manghar village in the Mahabaleshwar area is known as the village of honey in the country, while Bhilar village has preserved its unique identity as the village of books. The State Khadi and Village Industries Board is implementing an innovative initiative called Madhache Gaon (village of honey). For this, Manghar village near Mahabaleshwar has been selected. Eighty percent of the people in Manghar village are engaged in beekeeping. As a result, it has become a matter of pride for the people of Mahabaleshwar taluka and Satara.
