India, March 10 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Government of India has announced Mudra Loans for Homestays in the Budget Announcement for 2025-26, which will expand availability of accommodation options.
Government has approved the initiative to develop tribal homestays under Swadesh Darshan scheme of the Ministry of Tourism as part of 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan'. The said intervention includes development of 1000 homestays with support of upto rs 5 Lakh per unit (for new construction), upto rs 3 Lakhs (renovation) and rs 5 lakh for village community requirement.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sab...