Published: 9 March 2026Business StandardRajasthan
Rajasthan Government Unveils Homestay Scheme 2026 to Boost Rural Tourism
The Rajasthan state tourism department launched the simplified 'Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme-2026' with a new policy to ease licensing, raise room limits, and boost rural tourism, self-employment, and local incomes. The maximum rooms per residential unit has been increased from five to eight, with a maximum bed capacity of 24.
The licensing process has been made digital and faster. The scheme aims to promote experiential tourism in rural Rajasthan, allowing tourists to stay with local families and experience traditional culture, cuisine, and crafts. The move is expected to generate livelihood opportunities for thousands of rural households.
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Q: Analyse how Rajasthan's Homestay Scheme 2026 can catalyse rural tourism, self-employment and experiential travel across the state.
Answer (50 words):
Rajasthan's Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme-2026 raises maximum rooms per residential unit from five to eight—capping bed capacity at twenty-four—and digitises licensing to streamline approvals. Targeting experiential rural tourism, local cuisine and crafts, the policy generates self-employment for rural households while diversifying state's tourism portfolio beyond heritage hotels toward community-driven village stays.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the key changes in the Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026 regarding room limits and bed capacity?
Under the **Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme-2026**, the **maximum rooms per residential unit has been increased from 5 to 8**, with a **maximum bed capacity of 24**. The **licensing process has been made digital and faster**. The scheme promotes **experiential tourism** in rural Rajasthan and aims to generate livelihood opportunities for thousands of rural households.
What is the Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026 and what is its objective for rural tourism?
The **Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme-2026** was launched by the **Rajasthan state tourism department** to ease licensing, raise room limits, and boost **rural tourism and self-employment**. It allows tourists to stay with local families and experience **traditional culture, cuisine, and crafts**. Maximum rooms increased from **5 to 8** per unit; maximum bed capacity **24**.
How has the licensing process changed for homestays in Rajasthan under the new 2026 scheme?
Under the **Rajasthan Homestay Scheme-2026**, the **licensing process has been made digital and faster**, removing earlier bureaucratic barriers. The scheme also increased **maximum rooms from 5 to 8** per residential unit and set **maximum bed capacity at 24**. The simplified process aims to encourage more rural families to register their homes for tourism.
How does the Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026 promote rural tourism and generate livelihoods?
The **Rajasthan Homestay Scheme-2026** promotes **experiential tourism** by allowing tourists to stay with local families and experience **traditional culture, cuisine, and crafts** in rural Rajasthan. The scheme is expected to generate **livelihood opportunities for thousands of rural households** and boost **self-employment**, with rooms per unit raised from 5 to 8 and digital licensing.
What is the maximum number of rooms and beds allowed per unit under the Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026?
Under the **Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme-2026**, the **maximum rooms per residential unit is 8** (increased from 5) and the **maximum bed capacity is 24**. The scheme by the **Rajasthan state tourism department** also introduces **digital and faster licensing** to boost rural tourism, experiential stays, and rural livelihood generation.
