Sarkari Yojana
Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments
About Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, runs “Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments” to offer standardized, world-class Bed & Breakfast lodging by classifying eligible establishments in States/UTs lacking their own approval or accreditation scheme. It promotes clean, affordable, homely stays for domestic and foreign tourists, encouraging them to experience Indian hospitality and tradition. After inspection by the Regional Classification Committee, eligible establishments are classified as Silver or Gold, publicized by the Ministry, listed in an official directory, and their operators may receive hospitality training.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Tourism
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must own or promote the establishment
The applicant must own or promote the establishment.
The owner/promoter must not live at the establishment
The owner/promoter must not live at the establishment.
The applicant must appoint an agent/operator who resides…
The applicant must appoint an agent/operator who resides on the premises.
This agent/operator must provide guests the necessary services
This agent/operator must provide guests the necessary services.
The establishment must have between 1 and 6…
The establishment must have between 1 and 6 lettable rooms.
The establishment's total capacity must not exceed 12…
The establishment's total capacity must not exceed 12 beds.
It must operate on a bed-and-breakfast basis
It must operate on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
The type of breakfast offered must be specified
The type of breakfast offered must be specified.
Applicable charges must be displayed
Applicable charges must be displayed.
Guests must be told the charges in advance
Guests must be told the charges in advance.
Benefits Provided
Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Standardized Classification:
Eligible establishments are classified as Silver or Gold.
Official Recognition:
Approved establishments gain Ministry of Tourism recognition.
Publicity:
The Ministry publicizes approved establishments and lists them in its official tourist directory.
Hospitality Training:
Interested operators may get short-term hospitality training.
Tourist Promotion:
The scheme supports domestic and international tourism through quality lodging.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The unit's GST number together with its PAN…
The unit's GST number together with its PAN Number
Where one applies, the FSSAI License Number
Where one applies, the FSSAI License Number
Whatever other documents are asked for
Whatever other documents are asked for.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments through the online application process outlined below.
Visit the official portal
Visit the official portal.
Select the category (Silver or Gold) you're applying…
Select the category (Silver or Gold) you're applying for.
Fill in the online application with the required…
Fill in the online application with the required details.
Upload the prescribed documents and complete the online…
Upload the prescribed documents and complete the online checklist, where applicable.
Pay the prescribed application fee digitally
Pay the prescribed application fee digitally.
Submit the online application for approval
Submit the online application for approval.
For an approval extension, submit the extension application…
For an approval extension, submit the extension application online through the same portal and pay the fee digitally.
The Ministry of Tourism then processes the application…
The Ministry of Tourism then processes the application per the scheme guidelines. Contact Us: Click here .
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.