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NITI Aayog released its report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways” in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), presenting a strategic roadmap to unlock the potential of homestays and BnBs in India’s tourism landscape on 22nd August 2025. The report was launched by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, in the presence of Shri Yugal Kishore Joshi, Programme Director, NITI Aayog, senior Government officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, and representatives from states such as Goa, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Highlighting the role of homestays in providing culturally immersive travel experiences while fostering local entrepreneurship and employment, the report calls for light-touch, transparent regulatory frameworks to ensure safety, protect heritage, and enable inclusive, sustainable growth. With participation from different Knowledge Partners, the launch underlined the importance of public–private collaboration in shaping a vibrant homestay ecosystem. The report also presents case studies, best practices, and actionable recommendations to build a resilient, inclusive, and heritage-conscious homestay sector across India. Read the full report here: 🔗 niti.gov.in/sites/default/fi… #PMOIndia #NITIAayog #Tourism #Homestays #SustainableTourism #LocalEntrepreneurship #InclusiveGrowth #CulturalHeritage #PolicyInnovation #ViksitBharat

The third session of the workshop on "Implementing Goa Roadmap for Tourism" took place on “Digitalization: Harnessing the power of digitalization to promote competitiveness, inclusion, and sustainability in the tourism sector.” These invaluable conversations are forging a path toward a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future within the tourism sector. #NITIG20WorkshopSeries #TourismRoadmap #GreenTourism #NITIAayog @PMOIndia @Rao_InderjitS @suman_bery @tourismgoi @PIB_India @MIB_India @iittmofficial @ProfNimit @sambaj @makemytrip

The third workshop of the #NITIG20Workshop series is set to focus on Implementing the Goa Roadmap for Tourism. This event will convene distinguished think tanks and scholars whose expertise closely aligns with the central theme of the workshop. #NITIG20WorkshopSeries #ThinkTankThematic #PMOIndia @TourismFaith @JandKTourism @tourismgoi @stictravelgroup @moefcc @ISBedu @TajHotels @ATOAIexplore @sidbiofficial @NandaRatish @indfoundation @ComeCarpentier