India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The 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.5.00 Lakh per unit for new construction, up to Rs.3.00 Lakh for renovation and Rs.5.00 Lakh for village community requirements.
The Ministry of Tourism as part of its ongoing endeavour promotes various tourism destinations and products of India including tribal tourism in the State of Odisha, through various initiatives including promotional events, assistance to State Governments for organizing fai...