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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - February 2026

Feb 2026

Feb 12, 2026

Meghalaya CM Announces 70% Subsidy for Homestays Ahead of National Games 2027

Shillong, 12 February 2026 — Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced a 70 percent subsidy for homestays ahead of the National Games 2027. The government aims to boost community‑based lodging in parallel with five‑star resort development planned at Tura. The subsidy supports entrepreneurs to establish sports hostels owned and operated by local families after the Games. Officials say the scheme will diversify tourism infrastructure, create livelihoods, and encourage participation from rural areas. The plan follows a broader push to blend public and private tourism assets for a more inclusive visitor experience.
  • 70% subsidy for homestays announced
  • Aim: support sports hostels for National Games 2027
  • Focus on community-owned accommodation
  • Plans to pair homestays with higher-end tourism assets
  • Expected to boost Meghalaya’s rural livelihoods

Feb 07, 2026

Telangana PRASAD scheme supports spiritual tourism infrastructure

Under the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASAD), Telangana has received ₹146.50 crore for four tourism projects. The funds aim to strengthen pilgrimage and heritage tourism infrastructure, including transport and accommodation facilities, while conserving sacred sites. Project work includes Jogulamba Devi Temple at Alampur, Ramappa Temple at Mulugu and the Bhadradri-Kothagudem area, with further improvements at Renuka Yellamma Temple. Officials say the initiative will enhance visitor experience, generate local employment and promote heritage assets. The Centre’s sustained support signals long-term emphasis on religious and cultural tourism within the state. (Sources: Telangana PRASAD project releases; Siasat, February 2026.)
  • PRASAD funds ₹146.50 crore for Telangana tourism projects.
  • Projects cover Jogulamba Devi Temple, Ramappa Temple and Bhadradri areas.
  • Aims to improve transport, accommodation and basic infrastructure.
  • Conservation of spiritual heritage sites highlighted.
  • Expected boost to tourism-related employment and local economy.
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