Guwahati, Feb. 2 -- The government of Tripura is planning to unveil a comprehensive homestay policy to boost tourism as a livelihood, said Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Thursday.

The state government has put immense impetus on boosting tourism and it is witnessing the results now.

Tripura has recorded a steep increase in tourist footfall and revenue generation since October 2023 after former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly became the state's tourism brand ambassador.

Chowdhury said during a press meeting, "There has been a steep increase in tourist footfall and revenue during the past three months. It has been possible because of Sourav Ganguly's support as a brand ambassador."

Chowdhury said that the government will in...