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UP govt’s Bed and Breakfast and Homestay Policy transforming tourism landscape

Lucknow, May 26 (UNI) After the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the redevelopment of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and record numbers of tourists and devotees visiting Mathura-Vrindavan and several other districts, the demand for affordable accommodation in the state has increased significantly, with religious and cultural tourism gaining momentum in Uttar Pradesh.
The UP government’s Bed and Breakfast and Homestay Policy is addressing this demand effectively.
Through this initiative, tourists are getting economical alternatives to expensive hotels, while new employment opportunities are opening up in both urban and rural areas.
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