Blockchain is a technology that allows for the open storage of every transaction that a given network generates. The term “blockchain” refers to a sequence of blocks made up of encrypted copies of each register. The main feature of blockchain technology is decentralized data, which means that data is spread across the many nodes or computers that make up the network. Blockchain secure database platform has been established in the past decades. Blockchain can be extensively and effectively implemented in the preservation, recognition, and development of ICH globally. It can be used as a secure database platform as well as an efficient and easy market platform for authentic ICH practitioners and products and services. The present study will evaluate the use of blockchain technology in preserving the ICH of India and also highlight the advantages of the said technology. The data is collected from secondary sources. This study will offer a reference for the network security research related to the digital protection of the ICH.

Background: Studies pertaining farm tourism chiefly highlights positivistic methodologies and quantitative approaches.  However, there is need to explore, describe and better understand the intricacies of tourism impacting the farm, the families and  rural surroundings. Interpretative research methods are comprehensive and ease off compound understanding of human  dynamics involved in farm tourism. This phenomenological study explores the farm tourism experiences in Shimla from the  perspective of both hosts and guests. Objective:The aim of the study was to understand different motivations people have to run  a farm tourism business, and what motivates visitors to seek holidays at these destinations. Methodology: The personal  narratives of hosts interviewed clarified assumptions about the motives for embracing farm tourism, the most significant being  meeting new people. Results: Findings suggest that tourists were motivated with the desire to unwind in the serene rural  landscape and to learn about rural lifestyle infused with culture and Horti practices. Incidentally, the stimulus for both the  classes were found to be highly coherent with each other indicating bright future of farm stay tourism in the region. Conclusion: Both guest and host motivations were found to be compatible indicating a prospective future for farm tourism.