Lucknow,

03 June (HS): The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday adopted the Homestay and

Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Policy 2025, which aims to promote tourism, enhance

service standards, and create jobs across the state by improving lodging

alternatives. The decision was made after a cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath.

Finance

Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna told reporters after the meeting that Uttar

Pradesh is worldwide known for its lively cultural legacy and draws a large

number of domestic and foreign tourists each year. This policy aims to improve the visitor

experience while promoting local economic growth.

Until now, homestay and B&B facilities in

Uttar Pradesh lacked a designated state policy and were required to apply for

accreditation through the Union Ministry of Tourism's 'Nidhi Plus' portal.

To

streamline operations and guarantee compliance with local legislation, the new

policy requires qualifying homestay and B&B units to get no-objection

certificates (NOCs) from appropriate local agencies, Khanna explained. The

Uttar Pradesh Homestay and B&B Policy 2025 establishes a framework for

providing different financial incentives and awards to recognized units, with

the goal of encouraging participation and maintaining acceptable service

standards.

The

policy also focuses on upgrading infrastructure, increasing service quality,

and boosting guest lodging alternatives. It is intended to strengthen the

state's economy, provide new job opportunities, and give tourists with a unique

and unforgettable experience, he added.

Khanna

noted the policy will improve tourist pleasure while also contributing to the

state's long-term economic growth by boosting hospitality infrastructure and

encouraging local participation in tourism.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi