Odisha's Go-Homestay Portal: A New Era of Community-Led Tourism

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida launched the Go-Homestay portal to promote community-led tourism. This initiative aims to boost Odisha's culture, empower locals, and facilitate transparent operations for homestay owners. A workshop introduced the Odisha Homestays Establishment Scheme–2025, providing insight into its provisions and implementation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 05-03-2026 19:08 IST | Created: 05-03-2026 19:08 IST
Odisha's Go-Homestay Portal: A New Era of Community-Led Tourism
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On Thursday, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida unveiled the Go-Homestay portal, a significant step forward in promoting community-led tourism throughout the state.

This launch coincided with a workshop on the Odisha Homestays Establishment Scheme–2025, aiming to educate stakeholders on the scheme's provisions and operational procedures.

Emphasizing the broader implications of the initiative, Parida noted that homestays offer a doorway to Odisha's cultural richness and are pivotal in facilitating transparency and ease of operations for new entrepreneurs in the tourism sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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