India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The Ministry of Tourism under its voluntary scheme of classification of Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments classifies fully operational rooms of homestay facilities in the country, including those located in the State of Uttarakhand. Homestays are classified under two categories- Gold Category and Silver Category based on the extant Guidelines issued by the Ministry.

The Government of India has announced collateral free institutional credit of Mudra Loans for Homestays in the Budget Announcement for 2025-26 to assist and encourage setting up of homestays across the country.

Additionally, the Government approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gra...