Pramod Madhwaraj, Minister for Fisheries, Youth Empowerment and Sports, said homestays will generate income for people living on the coastline. The government had increased the subsidy on tourist taxis from ?2 lakh to ?3 lakh. Those using tourist taxis should act as ambassadors of tourism in the district, Mr. Madhwaraj said. The tourists would also learn of authentic coastal culture by residing in their homestays. The government had streamlined the process of getting certificates for homestays.
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