Sarkari Yojana
Grants Provisioned under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023
About Grants Provisioned under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023
Introduced by the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, the “Grants Provisioned under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023” seek to grow sustainable tourism across the state. They do this by drawing private and institutional investment into the tourism sector with focused financial incentives and subsidies.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grants Provisioned under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Tourism projects, products and services listed under the various NIC codes in the Tourism Policy must satisfy the prescribed minimum investment and infrastructure development requirements.
Grants under the policy are open to any…
Grants under the policy are open to any legitimate entity or investor wishing to invest in tourism, provided they follow applicable regulations and meet the criteria set out in the Tourism Policy 2023 and its Operational Guidelines.
Where a project needs land, the investor must…
Where a project needs land, the investor must already own land in Uttarakhand or obtain it within the state by purchase or lease to carry out the project.
Benefits Provided
Grants Provisioned under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023 provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023, the following grants are allowed to investors:-
Tourism projects established through capital investment in the state's tourism sector are eligible for the capital subsidy described below. Admissible grants:
Maximum capital grant for housing projects:
Category A – as much as 25%
Category B – as much as 35%
Category C – as much as 50%
The grant will be given as per the following details:
The highest admissible capital subsidy is paid in…
The highest admissible capital subsidy is paid in 10 equal yearly installments starting from the date commercial operations begin, meaning 10% of the total capital subsidy each year; OR
The subsidy equals 75% of the net State…
The subsidy equals 75% of the net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) the unit paid in the previous 12 months, + any applicable additional incentives, whichever is lower. Additional Annual Incentives for Residential Projects:
Marketing and Publicity Incentive – capped at 1%…
Marketing and Publicity Incentive – capped at 1% of the capital grant.
Training and Skilling Incentive – capped at 0.5%…
Training and Skilling Incentive – capped at 0.5% of the capital grant.
Interest Subsidy – capped at 1% of the…
Interest Subsidy – capped at 1% of the capital subsidy.
Waste Treatment Incentive – capped at 0.25% of…
Waste Treatment Incentive – capped at 0.25% of the capital subsidy.
Incentive for bookings made via Online Travel Agencies/Platforms…
Incentive for bookings made via Online Travel Agencies/Platforms Developed by the State – capped at 0.25% of the capital grant.
Capital Grant for Development of Tourism Products and Services – a grant covering as much as 100% of the capital asset
Grant will be provided as per the following details:
The capital subsidy is paid in 5 equal…
The capital subsidy is paid in 5 equal yearly installments from the date of commercial operation, i.e., 20% of the capital subsidy each year, or
The subsidy equals 75% of the net State…
The subsidy equals 75% of the net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) paid by the unit over the last 12 months, + additional incentive, whichever is lower. Additional Annual Incentives for Development of Tourism Products and Services
Marketing and Publicity Incentive – capped at 2%…
Marketing and Publicity Incentive – capped at 2% of the capital grant.
Training and Skilling Incentive – capped at 2%…
Training and Skilling Incentive – capped at 2% of the capital grant.
Interest Subsidy – capped at 2% of the…
Interest Subsidy – capped at 2% of the capital subsidy.
Bookings via an Online Travel Agency/Platform Developed by…
Bookings via an Online Travel Agency/Platform Developed by the State – capped at 1% of the capital grant. Turnover Linked Incentive – Tourism projects that are already running and do not get a capital grant can claim turnover-based grants. The permissible incentives are:
Premium Residential Units – capped at 1% of…
Premium Residential Units – capped at 1% of the eligible turnover.
Incentive on Foreign Tourist Stay – capped at…
Incentive on Foreign Tourist Stay – capped at 1% of the eligible turnover.
MICE, Organization of Art, Social and Cultural Events,…
MICE, Organization of Art, Social and Cultural Events, Fairs, and Festivals – capped at 1% of the eligible turnover. Incentive for Heli-Transport – Units providing helicopter transport from the Sahastradhara, Jolly Grant, and Pantnagar helipads to the nearest residence or helipad receive a subsidy of ₹500 per person per leg. Reimbursement of Electricity Duty – New eligible tourism units get electricity duty reimbursed in full (100%) throughout the policy period. Reimbursement of Stamp Duty – Applicable stamp duty is reimbursed to new eligible tourism units in five equal installments. For grants under the Tourism Policy 2023, new or expansion projects need a minimum investment of ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore, depending on their category and location. Investors must also provide the minimum required infrastructure, meet the prescribed conditions and follow the other regulations in the guidelines. Full details are set out in the Operational Guidelines.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documents must be submitted as specified in the…
Documents must be submitted as specified in the guidelines issued under the Tourism Policy, 2023.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Grants Provisioned under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023 through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
The first step is to seek In-Principle Approval through the Single Window System at
https://investuttarakhand.uk.gov.in
, entering investor details, project information, land details and the scheme being claimed. All required documents should be ready before investing; the list is also available on the Single Window System.
For MSME proposals of ₹50 crore or less, the General Manager, Industries Department, sends the proposal to the District Industries Centre, which assesses it and passes it to the relevant line departments for in-principle approval and comments. These departments then record their initial approval or objection online with the Industries Department, giving reasons.
Non-MSME proposals (investment above ₹50 crore or as amended from time to time) go through the Single Window Portal to the Nodal Officer at the Directorate of Industries, who sends them to the state-level line departments for in-principle concurrence or dissent. Those departments submit their initial concurrence or dissent online to the Department of Industries, with reasons.
Under the Uttarakhand Enterprise Single Window Facilitation and Licensing Act, 2012, the District Level Empowered Committee (DLEC) formed at district level grants in-principle approval for MSME projects (investment up to ₹50 crore or as amended from time to time).
Under the same Uttarakhand Enterprise Single Window Facilitation and Licensing Act, 2012, in-principle approval for non-MSME investment is granted by the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) chaired by the Chief Secretary.
With in-principle approval in hand, the investor seeks departmental clearances such as land use change, fire safety, environmental clearance, electricity connection, drinking water supply and building plan approval via the Single Window Portal or the relevant department's services, and starts construction once these pre-construction clearances/approvals are obtained.
When the project is complete, the investor applies to departments such as the Environment Department, Development Authority, Travel Trade Registration and the Tourism Department (for the Occupancy Certificate) for the clearances, approvals and registrations needed before operations can start (Consent to Operate).
Once all No Objection Certificates (NOCs), registrations and certificates are received, the unit can begin commercial operation.
Grants under the Tourism Policy can only be claimed after commercial operations begin, following the prescribed rules. An eligible tourism unit may apply within 150 days after the end of the relevant financial year through the Single Window Portal, attaching the documents required under the rules, and must file the online grant application using the CAF ID allotted earlier.
On receiving the online grant application, the Tourism Department sends it to the District Level Tourism Committee (DLTC), chaired by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of the district, for certificate verification and an on-site inspection.
The DLTC inspects the site, checks the documents and uploads its joint inspection report to the Tourism Department. After reviewing the report and supporting documents, the proposal is placed before the Integrated Tourism Committee (ITC), chaired by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Tourism Headquarters.
The ITC scrutinises the proposal and sends it, with its recommendations/comments, to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) chaired by the Chief Secretary, which grants financial approval. Following the SLEC's final financial approval, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council (UTDC) transfers the approved grant online to the investor/applicant's bank account.
Note - Every grant is governed by the rules and provisions of the Tourism Policy and Operational Guidelines, as amended from time to time.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.