# Telangana invites families to earn from tourism with new homestay scheme 2026-08-10T22:10:08+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Telangana will soon launch a homestay scheme allowing homeowners to host tourists in their residences. The tourism department will invite applications for registration, with approvals within 30 working days and two-year validity. Eligible properties include independent houses, heritage and tribal homes, and apartments. Hotels, resorts and serviced apartments are excluded. The scheme is part of the Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-30, which targets Rs 15,000 crore in investment and three lakh jobs. Homes will be classified into three categories and listed on official platforms. Officials say the trust-based model will expand accommodation without commercial construction costs, while exposing visitors to local cuisine and crafts. Kerala's model, which caps rooms at six and requires owner residence, is cited as a benchmark. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: community tourism, homestay scheme, Kerala model, Telangana, tourism policy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-invites-families-to-earn-from-tourism-with-new-homestay-scheme/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-invites-families-to-earn-from-tourism-with-new-homestay-scheme/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.