Lucknow, Oct. 17 -- The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is expanding its Homestay and Bed & Breakfast (B&B) network to increase income and employment opportunities in the hospitality sector, announced Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh.
Chairing a review meeting with officials and representatives of Deloitte, he said the expansion aligns with the State's broader goal of achieving a $1 trillion economy.
"Tourism is one of the strongest pillars of Uttar Pradesh's economic growth. By increasing the number of homestays and B&Bs, we aim to give tourists more options to stay longer and experience local life, while ensuring that local homeowners benefit directly," said Singh.
He directed officials to accelerate surveys under these sche...