Sarkari Yojana
Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme
About Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme
Introduced by the Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, the Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme sets out to build up tourism infrastructure and encourage hospitality run by local communities. It concentrates on creating new homestays and improving existing ones, so as to strengthen Meghalaya’s standing as a top eco-tourism destination and generate lasting sources of livelihood.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Chief Minister's Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Development of New Homestays
Applicants must show ownership of the land, or…
Applicants must show ownership of the land, or a registered lease agreement running for at least 7 years.
Applicants must choose one of the 33 standard…
Applicants must choose one of the 33 standard homestay designs drawn up by the Department of Tourism. Upgradation of Existing Homestays
Applicants must show that the homestay has been…
Applicants must show that the homestay has been operating for no less than 6 months.
The guest register must record at least 50…
The guest register must record at least 50 bed nights.
Benefits Provided
Chief Minister's Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Assistance covering as much as 70% of the…
Assistance covering as much as 70% of the project cost
A higher subsidy of up to 80% (₹8…
A higher subsidy of up to 80% (₹8 lakhs) for applicants who are Persons with Disability (PwD)
For upgrading existing homestays, a grant of ₹50,000…
For upgrading existing homestays, a grant of ₹50,000 per room (capped at ₹2 lakhs)
Bank credit tie-ups through partner banks (Meghalaya Rural…
Bank credit tie-ups through partner banks (Meghalaya Rural Bank and other notified banks)
Loans without collateral carrying a 1-year moratorium, with…
Loans without collateral carrying a 1-year moratorium, with the subsidy released as EMI support across 24 months
Design and architecture help from empanelled firms, paid…
Design and architecture help from empanelled firms, paid for by the Department of Tourism
Training and capacity building in hospitality, housekeeping, cooking…
Training and capacity building in hospitality, housekeeping, cooking and marketing, run by the Tourism Department with partners (MSSDS, IHM Shillong, FCI Tura)
Study tours for top-performing beneficiaries to pick up…
Study tours for top-performing beneficiaries to pick up best practices
Compulsory furnishing and solar panel support, with ₹1…
Compulsory furnishing and solar panel support, with ₹1 lakh per homestay built into the project cost
Linkage with digital platforms (M-TIME portal, Meghalaya Tourist…
Linkage with digital platforms (M-TIME portal, Meghalaya Tourist App) for bookings, branding and monitoring performance.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Development of New Homestay – Required Documents
A valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar…
A valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License or PAN Card
Certificate of the highest educational qualification attained
Certificate of the highest educational qualification attained
Disability certificate, for those applying in the PwD…
Disability certificate, for those applying in the PwD category
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local authorities…
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local authorities permitting homestay development
Any further documents the concerned Department or partner…
Any further documents the concerned Department or partner bank may ask for
Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Driving License)
Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Driving License)
Land certificate or rent agreement for the site
Land certificate or rent agreement for the site
Photographs or sketches of the site Upgradation of…
Photographs or sketches of the site Upgradation of existing homestay
A valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar…
A valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License or PAN Card
Evidence of registration on, and active use of,…
Evidence of registration on, and active use of, the Meghalaya M-TIME Portal
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local authorities…
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local authorities for running the homestay
An itemised list of planned upgrade works with…
An itemised list of planned upgrade works with cost estimates and supplier quotations
Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Driving License)
Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Driving License)
Land certificate or rent agreement for the property
Land certificate or rent agreement for the property
NOC for running the homestay (where available)
NOC for running the homestay (where available)
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Chief Minister's Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Citizen Registration for Member ID
Go to the scheme's official web page and…
Go to the scheme's official web page and press the “Login to Apply” button to begin. Read through all the instructions on the site before going further.
New users should choose “Registration for New User”…
New users should choose “Registration for New User” and finish registering to set up an account.
Pick an Authentication ID from the choices offered,…
Pick an Authentication ID from the choices offered, for example
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Type the card number, choose your name from…
Type the card number, choose your name from the list that appears and press “Next”.
Your EPIC ID is then shown
Your EPIC ID is then shown. Press “Accept” if it is correct; if it is wrong or rejected, type your EPIC number in manually and carry on.
Press “Validate” to check the EPIC number, then…
Press “Validate” to check the EPIC number, then “Next” to open the application form.
Complete every required field, upload the supporting documents,…
Complete every required field, upload the supporting documents, check all entries carefully and press “Submit.” A unique application number is generated on successful submission for later reference. Sign In
Choose “Sign In” and select how you want…
Choose “Sign In” and select how you want to sign in: Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC or Member ID.
Type in your User ID and Password and…
Type in your User ID and Password and press “Login” to open your account.
Once signed in, choose “Apply for Services/Scheme” to…
Once signed in, choose “Apply for Services/Scheme” to begin the application.
Complete all required fields, upload the needed documents,…
Complete all required fields, upload the needed documents, go over the details carefully and press “Submit.” Note Screening: The District Tourism Officer (DTO) and the partner bank check applications and shortlist them on the basis of eligibility and documents; the State Level Screening Committee (SLSC), made up of representatives of the Department of Tourism, DTOs and partner banks, then scrutinises them. Site Visit & Evaluation: For new homestays, the DTO and bank representatives jointly inspect the site to judge whether the location is feasible and meets scheme norms. For upgradation cases, physical inspections are carried out along with validation through the M-TIME portal. Final Approval: Acting on the SLSC's recommendations, the Sanctioning Committee chaired by the Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Tourism, gives final approval, after which approval/sanction letters are sent to the selected applicants.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.