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Feb 16, 2026Seeking to transform rural tourism into a strong livelihood engine, the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has initiated its first structured effort to develop community-managed homestay facilities across the state.
A nine-member team of Block Development Officers (BDOs) recently visited a successful homestay unit in Himachal Pradesh to understand best practices in rural hospitality management. The team toured Khushboo Homestay in Village Brod under Naggar Block of Kullu district, where the facility is managed by Dhani Devi, a member of the Shiv Shakti Self-Help Group (SHG).
The visit provided firsthand insights into how Self-Help Groups can effectively operate tourism enterprises while maintaining quality standards and ensuring sustainable income generation. Officials closely examined infrastructure planning, community participation, financial management, and the overall functioning of the homestay model.
Inspired by the Himachal experience, TRLM is preparing to introduce similar initiatives across key tourist destinations in Tripura, including Jampui Hills, Unakoti, Dumbur Lake, Chabimura, Kalajhari Hills, Matabari, Manu Bankul, and Sepahijala.
According to officials, this initiative marks a strategic shift toward structured rural tourism development led by local communities, particularly women-led SHGs.
The mission aims not only to attract tourists but also to create durable livelihood opportunities in remote and scenic regions of the state.
To strengthen infrastructure and ensure sustainable implementation, TRLM has proposed an allocation exceeding Rs 70 crore in the 2026–27 budget to the Ministry of Rural Development. The funds are expected to support the development of community-managed tourism infrastructure and other livelihood assets.
Officials believe the initiative will serve as a catalyst for promoting entrepreneurship, preserving local culture, and positioning Tripura as a promising rural tourism destination in the Northeast.
The exposure visit is seen as the first step toward drafting a comprehensive roadmap for scaling up homestay-based tourism across the state.
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