Current Affairs - National - Discussion

NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), launched the report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways” on 22 August 2025. The report presents a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India’s homestay and BnB ecosystem by balancing cultural authenticity, economic opportunity, and sustainable tourism practices. It emphasises creating light-touch regulatory frameworks, promoting public–private collaboration, and encouraging digital empowerment for scaling the sector. By positioning homestays as both cultural bridges and economic drivers, the report highlights their role in rural job creation, heritage preservation, and boosting India’s tourism growth in alignment with inclusive development goals.