{"id":60494,"date":"2025-08-23T11:30:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T06:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=60494"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:09:48","slug":"niti-aayog-proposes-model-homestay-policy-to-boost-tourism-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/niti-aayog-proposes-model-homestay-policy-to-boost-tourism-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"NITI Aayog Proposes Model Homestay Policy to Boost Tourism Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>NITI Aayog Homestay Policy Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITI Aayog has released a report titled <\/span><b><i>Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report provides a framework for States to harmonise regulations and build an inclusive homestay ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It highlights the vast economic potential of alternative accommodations like <\/span><b>homestays and Bed and Breakfast (BnB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in driving sustainable tourism growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also presents a strategic roadmap to unlock opportunities in this sector, aiming to boost local incomes, diversify India\u2019s tourism offerings, and strengthen community-based tourism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>State of Travel and Tourism in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s travel and tourism sector has shown remarkable post-pandemic recovery, driven largely by domestic tourism.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to WTTC\u2019s 2024 Economic Impact Research, the <\/span><b>sector contributed \u20b921.15 lakh crore to the economy in 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, marking a 21% rise from 2019, and is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">projected to reach \u20b943.25 lakh crore by 2034, accounting for 7.6% of GDP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It currently employs <\/span><b>4.325 crore people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014one in every eleven jobs in India\u2014with employment expected to grow to 6.3 crore by 2034.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic tourist spending in 2024 stood at \u20b916 lakh crore, 25% higher than 2019, and may nearly double by 2034, while international tourist spending reached \u20b92.85 lakh crore and is expected to touch \u20b94.07 lakh crore.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Draft National Tourism Policy 2022<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> envisions <\/span><b>India as a top five global destination by 2030<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with goals to boost tourist arrivals, foreign exchange earnings, and employment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support this, the government has raised the Ministry of Tourism\u2019s budget to \u20b92,541 crore and is focusing on developing 50 top destinations, promoting PPP projects, supporting homestays through MUDRA loans, and incentivising hotel investments under the Harmonised Master List.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>NITI Aayog\u2019s Report on Homestays: Rethinking Homestays \u2013 Navigating Policy Pathways<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITI Aayog released its report proposing a model policy framework to help States harmonise regulations and create an inclusive homestay ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report emphasises the economic and cultural potential of homestays and BnBs in driving sustainable tourism growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Key Insights and Objectives<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Economic Potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Homestays can promote sustainable growth, generate local employment, and foster entrepreneurship, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Cultural Value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: They offer travellers culturally immersive experiences, blending authenticity with livelihood creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Policy Goal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To provide a strategic roadmap for States to strengthen homestays as an integral part of India\u2019s tourism landscape.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Core Recommendations<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Light-Touch Regulatory Framework<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulations should remain simple, transparent, and flexible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on <\/span><b>safety, heritage protection, and inclusivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while avoiding over-regulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Digital Empowerment<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creation of a centralised digital portal for registration, compliance, renewals, and policy updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures convenience for hosts and improves consumer trust.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Capacity Building and Local Empowerment<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training and skill development for hosts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of digital platforms to expand outreach and strengthen credibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Financial Incentives<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move from focusing on individual amenities to destination-level incentives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote tourism in underserved regions through tiered incentive structures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Strategic Roadmap<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The model policy framework aims to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplify processes and encourage broader participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrate technology for greater efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthen cultural authenticity while promoting sustainable tourism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position homestays as a tool for regional development, not just accommodation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITI Aayog\u2019s report presents homestays as a driver of inclusive growth and sustainable tourism, calling for harmonised state policies, digital integration, and destination-focused incentives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach seeks to unlock the sector\u2019s full potential while safeguarding culture and livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/niti-aayog-recommends-model-policy-for-homestays\/article69965295.ece#:~:text=Niti%20Aayog&#039;s%20report%20on%20&#039;Rethinking,homestay%20ecosystem%20in%20the%20country.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2159840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PIB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/niti.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-08\/Rethinking-Homestays-Navigating-Policy-Pathways.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NITI<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NITI Aayog\u2019s report recommends a model policy for homestays, promoting sustainable tourism and inclusive growth across rural and urban 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