A motion to amend the ‘Bed and Breakfast Scheme’ to promote tourism in Delhi, was moved by the Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia during the last day of the Monsoon Session in the Delhi Assembly.

Sisodia said that under this scheme, tourists, especially foreign tourists, can stay in an Indian family’s home for the purpose of experiencing Indian familial traditions and culture.

“In order to cover more and more households in this scheme, the Delhi Government has reduced the entire process of registration from 90 days to 30 days by making changes in it. Along with this, the landlords will not have to go to the offices to get the certificate, but will be provided with the certificate online,” said the Deputy CM.

“This scheme of the Delhi Government will not only benefit the tourists but will also be a source of income for the hosts.

With the strengthening of the tourism sector after Covid, the means of the employment of people will also increase with this scheme. The changes made in the scheme will boost ease of doing business and provide fast delivery to the applicants,” said the deputy CM.

“Maximum number of people can apply for this scheme and the tourism sector will also get a boost. Through this scheme, the tourists can directly contact the landlord without coming in contact with any middleman,” said Sisodia.

“So far 1630 rooms of 347 houses have been registered under the ‘Bed and Breakfast Scheme’.

This number will increase rapidly after the Government changes the rules to promote tourism,” he added.