Sarkari Yojana

Basic Kayaking Course

Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: The Basic Kayaking Course by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board trains 15 young Uttarakhand residents aged 18 or above as certified kayaking instructors with life-saving skills. Applicants must be strong swimmers with prior water sports training.

About Basic Kayaking Course

Under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board runs the “Basic Kayaking Course”. Its purpose is to prepare young people from Uttarakhand to become certified, skilled kayaking instructors who also possess essential life-saving abilities.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Basic Kayaking Course, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants have to be young residents of Uttarakhand

Applicants have to be young residents of Uttarakhand.

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A minimum age of 18 years is required

A minimum age of 18 years is required.

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Applicants must be capable of swimming 100 meters…

Applicants must be capable of swimming 100 meters in no more than 3 minutes.

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Applicants need to be educated

Applicants need to be educated.

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Sound mental and physical fitness is required

Sound mental and physical fitness is required.

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Applicants should already have undergone training in life-saving…

Applicants should already have undergone training in life-saving techniques and water sports operations at a recognized institute. In all, 15 beneficiaries will be chosen.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Basic Kayaking Course provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Selected beneficiaries are trained in basic kayaking

Selected beneficiaries are trained in basic kayaking.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Applicants must furnish the supporting documents as laid…

Applicants must furnish the supporting documents as laid down in the department's guidelines.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Basic Kayaking Course through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Complete the prescribed application form and lodge it, with the necessary documents, at the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
Trainers from the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS), Goa assess the applications using practical parameters.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References