The Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Punjab, on May 15, 2026, issued the Farm Stay Policy 2026.
The following has been stated:-
•The new rural tourism policy replaces the 2021 scheme with a stronger focus on promoting farm stays as an experiential tourism model that can generate additional rural income beyond traditional farming.
•Eligible farm stay units must be built on at least 1 acre of agricultural land and provide a minimum of two hands-on rural activities for visitors.
•Properties are restricted to 2–9 guest rooms with a maximum capacity of 18 beds, while construction is limited to 10% ground coverage, two storeys, and a height cap of 9 meters.
•The policy introduces a fully online approval and renewal system through the Fast Track Punjab Portal to simplify registrations.
•Registered units can avail benefits such as capital subsidies up to 10%, SGST reimbursements, statutory audit support, exemption from CLU fees, and domestic electricity tariff rates.
•It also promotes sustainable tourism by encouraging organic farming, waste segregation, renewable energy use, and government-funded training for at least three staff members per unit.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 10/111/2013-1TC/I/1387054/2026]
