The Minister of State for Tourism Mr Sultan Ahmed has said that the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) is making efforts for augmentation of accommodation for the Commonwealth Games 2010 from various segments of accommodation including the “Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/ Homestay Scheme” (IIB&B). Accordingly, MOT has requested the State Governments of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to promote the IIB&B Scheme to provide additional accommodation for the Games.
In a written reply in Lok Sabha today he said, in order to promote and have a uniform scheme for Bed and Breakfast establishments all over the country, the Ministry of Tourism had simplified the IIB&B Scheme and has requested all the State/Union Territory Administration for implementation of the same.