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4,500 Homestays Registered Under New Tourism Policy
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 07:03 PM
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The government’s new tourism policy has led to 4,500 homestays being officially registered, boosting local tourism and providing income for rural communities.
The Ministry of Tourism announced that 4,500 homestays have been formally registered under the latest policy framework. The initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable tourism, offers a streamlined registration process and sets basic standards for accommodation providers. By encouraging local households to open their homes to visitors, the policy seeks to diversify income sources in rural areas. The government also plans to provide training and support to homestay operators to improve service quality. Early reports suggest that the scheme is attracting both domestic and international tourists looking for authentic travel experiences.