Odisha Launches “Go Homestay” Portal

• 11 Mar 2026

Why in News? 

The Government of Odisha has launched the Go Homestay Portal to promote homestay tourism across the state and provide digital support to local hosts.  

Key Points: 

• About: The Go Homestay Portal is an online platform that enables homestay owners to register their properties, obtain approvals, and connect directly with tourists.  
  • It provides a user‑friendly system for listing homestays and improving visibility in the tourism market. 
• Objective: The initiative aims to promote community‑based tourism, support local entrepreneurs, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural and semi‑urban areas. 
• Registration: Homestay owners can register through the portal to get approvals from the tourism department, ensuring standardisation, safety, and quality of services provided to visitors. 
  • The portal is expected to enhance the reach of Odisha’s homestay offerings by making them discoverable to tourists nationwide, thereby increasing tourism inflows and supporting the state’s overall tourism ecosystem. 
• Rural Development: The portal is part of the state government’s broader efforts to promote rural development by transforming local homes into guest accommodations, preserving cultural heritage, and expanding tourism beyond traditional urban centres. 
• Significance: The Go Homestay Portal is expected to strengthen community participation in the tourism economy, diversify tourism products, and contribute to the socio‑economic development of rural Odisha. 

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