Goa Government Amends Homestay Policy, Supports Rural Hosts

The Goa government is changing its rules for homestays to make it easier for people in the countryside to offer accommodation.

Instead of paying first and getting money back, the government will now give a direct payment of ₹2 lakh to those who qualify.

This helps rural women by removing financial difficulties they faced.

The new rules focus on rural areas, supporting homestays with a few rooms and encouraging women to manage them.

This also provides economic opportunities and promotes culture and tourism.