SRINAGAR, Oct. 15 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Homestay Policy 2026, introducing a simplified registration mechanism, financial incentives and clean-energy support to encourage homeowners to enter the tourism sector and extend its economic benefits to rural, border, heritage and emerging destinations.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday described the policy as a major step towards promoting sustainable tourism, strengthening local entrepreneurship and generating livelihood opportunities across Jammu and Kashmir. The policy was notified following approval by the Council of Ministers, chaired by the Chief Minister.

The framework seeks to expand quality tourist accommodation by enabling resident homeowners to ...