Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Tourism addressed questions regarding the "One India, One Registration" initiative under the NIDHI portal, focusing on promoting rural and tribal homestays. The Ministry classifies homestays under a voluntary scheme, provides no direct financial assistance but facilitates assistance through other schemes and Mudra Loans. The NIDHI portal serves as a database for registered homestays, not a booking platform, and does not track occupancy days.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Homestay Classification:**
* Ministry of Tourism classifies homestays (including those in rural and tribal areas) under "Gold" and "Silver" categories.
* Classification is based on guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism.
* The classification scheme is voluntary.
* **Financial Assistance:**
* The Ministry of Tourism does not provide direct financial assistance for homestays under its classification scheme.
* States/UTs can avail assistance of up to Rs. 5 Crore under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, subject to eligibility, for implementing 5-10 homestays per village in a village cluster of 5-6 villages, as per guidelines issued on 01.07.2025.
* Mudra Loans for Homestays will be available as collateral-free institutional credit as announced in the Budget for 2025-26.
* **NIDHI Portal:**
* The "One India, One Registration" initiative utilizes the NIDHI portal to register rural homestays.
* The portal gathers data on registered and classified/approved units only.
* The NIDHI platform is not a booking platform.
* The portal does not reflect data on tourism or occupancy days.
Impact Analysis:
* **Homestay Owners (Rural and Tribal):**
* Impact: Opportunity to gain recognition and potential customers through NIDHI registration and classification. Potential access to Mudra Loans and benefits from Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan.
* Action Required: Register on the NIDHI portal. Understand classification guidelines to meet standards. Explore Mudra Loan options and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan eligibility.
* **State/UT Governments:**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan scheme and disbursing funds.
* Action Required: Understand and adhere to the guidelines for the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan issued on 01.07.2025. Facilitate the development of homestays.
* **Tourists (Domestic and International):**
* Impact: Access to classified homestays, ensuring a certain level of service quality.
* Action Required: Utilize the NIDHI portal to find registered homestays (keeping in mind it is not a booking platform).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tourism: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation and administration of the rules, regulations and policies relating to the development and promotion of tourism in India.
NIDHI portal: National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry portal, used for registration under the One India, One Registration initiative.
One India, One Registration: An initiative under the NIDHI portal for registering homestays.
Incredible India Homestay Establishments: A voluntary scheme by the Ministry of Tourism to classify homestay facilities in India.
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan: A government scheme for improving the socioeconomic condition of tribal communities, including the development of homestays.
Mudra Loans: Collateral-free institutional credit provided to assist and encourage the setting up of homestays.
Andaman And Nicobar Islands: A union territory of India.
Uttarakhand: A state in Northern India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3574
ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025
ONE INDIA, ONE REGISTRATION INITIATIVE UNDER NIDHI PORTAL
3574. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI:
MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE:
SMT. JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT:
Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the specific provisions and schemes put in place by the
Government to promote and facilitate rural and tribal homestays for
international tourists with the aim of showcasing Indian culture,
traditions and the tribal way of life;
(b) the details of number of rural homestays benefitted from such State-
level programmes, year and State-wise since 2022;
(c) the details of the total amount disbursed under these programmes,
year and State-wise since 2022;
(d) the details of the number of rural homestays registered on the
National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI) portal
under the "One India, One Registration" initiative, State and year-
wise; and
(e) the number of tourism or occupancy days facilitated through the
NIDHI platform, State and year-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) to (c): To ensure the quality of services and experience for different
classes of both domestic and international tourists, Ministry of Tourism,
under its voluntary scheme of Incredible India Homestay Establishments
classifies fully operational rooms of homestay facilities in the country
including rural and tribal areas. Homestays are classified under two
categories- Gold Category and Silver Category based on the extant
Guidelines issued by the Ministry. There is no financial assistance provided
by the Ministry of Tourism under this scheme.The Government also approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat
Gram Abhiyan for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal
communities, and development of 1000 homestays is a part of the scheme.
The States/UTs can avail assistance of a maximum of Rs.5 Crore for
implementing 5-10 homestays per village in a village cluster of 5-6 villages,
subject to eligibility as per the Guidelines issued on 01.07.2025.
Additionally, the Government of India also announced collateral free
institutional credit of Mudra Loans for Homestays in the Budget
Announcement for 2025-26 to assist and encourage setting up of
homestays across the country, including rural and tribal areas.
(d): The details of the number of rural Homestay facilities registered on
the National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI) portal
under the "One Nation, One Registration" initiative, State-Wise and year-
wise are placed at ANNEXURE.
(e): The function of NIDHI platform is to gather data on registered and
classified/approved units under the voluntary scheme of classification only
and not a booking platform. The data regarding the number of tourism or
occupancy days is not reflected on the platform.
**********ANNEXURE
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.3574 ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025 REGARDING ONE INDIA,
ONE REGISTRATION INITIATIVE UNDER NIDHI PORTAL RAISED BY SHRI
PRADYUT BORDOLOI, MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE AND SMT.
JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT
Number of rural Homestay facilities registered on the National Integrated
Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI) portal
State/UT Total Count
Andaman And Nicobar Islands 1
Andhra Pradesh 7
Arunachal Pradesh 33
Assam 28
Bihar 1
Chhattisgarh 2
Goa 26
Gujarat 4
Haryana 1
Himachal Pradesh 68
Jammu And Kashmir 2
Karnataka 6
Kerala 77
Ladakh 6
Madhya Pradesh 50
Maharashtra 43
Meghalaya 6
Nagaland 1
Odisha 14
Punjab 3
Rajasthan 9
Sikkim 16
Tamil Nadu 137
Telangana 2
The Dadra And Nagar Haveli And Daman And Diu 1
Tripura 1
Uttar Pradesh 955
Uttarakhand 93
West Bengal 570
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