In order to give the rural population the benefits of tourism, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has been working on many projects to bring tourists to the rural areas here.
In this direction recently launched rural home stay under project “Crown of Incredible India”.
The aim of the government with this project is to encourage micro-entrepreneurs, revitalize local art & crafts and redevelopment of rural areas.
J&K Govt under Mission Youth will support 500 youth for establishing home stay and Rs. 50,000 financial assistance per home stay will be provided for refurbishment.
Nature has blessed J&K with great scenic beauty, & rural home stays will offer a piece of eternal culture, cuisine, traditions, and warm & friendly hospitality of J&K to domestic & International travelers.
The Lt Governor said that J&K UT has emerged as a leader in the tourism sector over the last two and a half years.
The venture will help in building a tourist infrastructure of world standards in rural J&K. By December this year, around 200 home stays will be available on OYO platform.
He said that the government is creating requisite facilities for the domestic and international tourists to experience the rich rural culture and traditions. Better road connectivity, water & electricity supply, mobile & internet connectivity are being ensured in the villages included under Tourist Village Network.
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