Unique homestay concept for PBD guests. The initiative ‘Padharo Mhare Ghar’ has been taken by the PBD host city to welcome the guests from foreign land
Madhya Pradesh’s rich culture and cuisine will be introduced to non-resident Indians (NRIs) who will attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan from January 8 to 10 at Indore. This will be done through homestay services by locals.
The initiative ‘Padharo Mhare Ghar’ has been taken by host city Indore to welcome the guests attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan. Authorities have urged the members of various social families, elite citizens, owners of farmhouses, Indian Medical Association and other similar institutions of the city to provide hospitality to the guests coming to the Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan in their homes, reported thehitavada.com.
Dr Ilayaraja T, Indore Collector said: “We are going to provide home stay facility. There will be different kinds of stays, all will be free. Such facilities are already registered with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. Moreover, officers and public representatives can host some people.”
An official from Indore Development Authority has said that interested families could contact and register their consent. Telephone or online arrangements will be made for contact, so that interested citizens will be able to take the initiative to provide hospitality while sitting at home. Initially, a list of 100 houses will be prepared.
The list will be displayed on the Pravasi Bharatiya portal. Overall, 10-15% of the total guests will be provided accommodation to NRIs as per the initiative of ‘Padharo Mhare Ghar’.
Chief Executive Officer of Indore Development Authority, R K P Ahirwar, informed that the plan had been made to showcase Indian culture on the world stage and the guests visiting Indore could take back sweet memories of the city with them. The initiative will be voluntary for those offering their homes for hospitality. It will also be expected that the homestay owner should take his vehicle to receive the guests at the place of arrival and give them an emotional farewell at the departure.
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