Sarkari Yojana

Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas

Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh offers private investors a 40% capital subsidy, up to ₹5,00,00,000/-, for installing ropeways in inaccessible tourist places or forest areas with a minimum investment of ₹1,00,00,000/-.

About Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas

The Department of Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh introduced the “Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas” scheme to draw private investment into transport infrastructure across difficult terrain and make tourist spots easier to reach. Investors get a Capital Investment Subsidy of 40% on Fixed Capital Investment, up to ₹5,00,00,000/-, provided they spend at least ₹1,00,00,000/- on installing ropeway infrastructure in inaccessible tourist places or forest areas. The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board implements the scheme, and applications are taken online on the state investment portal.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Private investors or entities setting up a tourism…

Private investors or entities setting up a tourism project as defined in the policy can apply.

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The project has to involve installing ropeway infrastructure…

The project has to involve installing ropeway infrastructure for transport.

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It must be sited in inaccessible tourist places…

It must be sited in inaccessible tourist places or forest areas.

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Capital spending of at least ₹1,00,00,000/- (One Crore…

Capital spending of at least ₹1,00,00,000/- (One Crore Rupees), as approved by the department, is required.

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The project must be set up and running…

The project must be set up and running within the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy.

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The capital subsidy claim has to be filed…

The capital subsidy claim has to be filed within one year of starting operations.

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

Benefits Provided

Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Capital Investment Subsidy: Investors receive 40% of their Fixed Capital Investment as subsidy. Maximum Ceiling: The subsidy cannot exceed ₹5,00,00,000/- (Five Crore Rupees). Conditions

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The unit has to be set up and…

The unit has to be set up and run in line with the Government's definition, criteria and standards.

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Operations must continue without break for no less…

Operations must continue without break for no less than three years from when the subsidy is availed.

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Every year, by the 15th of April, the…

Every year, by the 15th of April, the beneficiary has to file a self-declaration confirming continuous operation.

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Closure within one year of getting the subsidy…

Closure within one year of getting the subsidy means 80% of it must be paid back.

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:

Basic Application Documents

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Capital subsidy claim application form

Capital subsidy claim application form

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Project report copy Land and Property Documents

Project report copy Land and Property Documents

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Land record copies (ownership papers such as certified…

Land record copies (ownership papers such as certified Khasra and site map, or title such as a registered Sale Deed or Lease Deed)

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Copy of the map approved by the local…

Copy of the map approved by the local authority

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Copy of building permission from the appropriate authority…

Copy of building permission from the appropriate authority Business Registration Documents

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Certificate showing establishment of the firm or company

Certificate showing establishment of the firm or company

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Memorandum and Articles of Association (for a Public/Private…

Memorandum and Articles of Association (for a Public/Private Limited Company)

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Partnership Deed and Registration Certificate (for a partnership)

Partnership Deed and Registration Certificate (for a partnership)

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Registration Certificate (for a proprietary concern) Identity and…

Registration Certificate (for a proprietary concern) Identity and Financial Documents

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PAN card copy

PAN card copy

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Photo ID copy (Aadhaar Card/ Voter ID/ Passport…

Photo ID copy (Aadhaar Card/ Voter ID/ Passport etc.)

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Firm's or company's cancelled cheque Project Cost Certification

Firm's or company's cancelled cheque Project Cost Certification

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Certificate of total project cost from a certified…

Certificate of total project cost from a certified engineer or valuer

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Chartered Accountant's certificate of total capital cost

Chartered Accountant's certificate of total capital cost

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Loan details from the financial institution concerned Proof…

Loan details from the financial institution concerned Proof of Operations

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Evidence of the commercial operation date (copy of…

Evidence of the commercial operation date (copy of the first bill for the service/facility, or other legally valid proof)

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Colour photos of the unit or project taken…

Colour photos of the unit or project taken from 03 different angles Additional Documents (If Applicable)

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Forest Department No Objection Certificate (where the project…

Forest Department No Objection Certificate (where the project lies in forest areas)

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process

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Go to the Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal,…

Go to the Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal, and begin registering as a "Vendor / Investor".

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In the basic information section, choose the correct…

In the basic information section, choose the correct "Type of Organisation" — Public Limited Company, Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship Firm, Partnership Firm, Cooperative, Trust, FPO, or Individual — and enter the "Firm/Company Name" and "Authorized Person Name" to identify the entity.

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Provide a working email ID and mobile number;…

Provide a working email ID and mobile number; the Application Number, User ID, password and other key messages are sent to this registered email ID.

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Submit the basic registration form, after which the…

Submit the basic registration form, after which the system creates a User ID and password and sends them to the registered mobile number.

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Using the credentials received on the mobile, the…

Using the credentials received on the mobile, the authorized person signs in to handle the company's activities. After this first login, the profile must be updated to finish full registration before applying for the scheme. Application Process

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Obtain all mandatory permissions through the online single-window…

Obtain all mandatory permissions through the online single-window system within the set time limits, and then -
Finish construction, making sure the minimum capital expenditure is achieved.
Start commercial operations and collect proof that the unit is operating.

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Within one year of starting operations, file the…

Within one year of starting operations, file the capital subsidy application online and upload every required document in the specified format (e.g., JPG for photos).

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The Tourism Department/Board checks the application and documents…

The Tourism Department/Board checks the application and documents and processes the subsidy claim.

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