Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion
Meghalaya Tourism Development and Investment Promotion Scheme 2012 started on 20th Jan 2012 under the Tourism Department sponsored by the state to assist in the creation of tourism infrastructure in the form of homestays and resorts
About the Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion Scheme
Homestays: Provision of affordable accommodation to tourists in private houses with basic amenities would help in bridging the gap in the shortage of accommodation in the State during the tourist season.
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Resorts: Provision of affordable accommodation to tourists at various destinations in the form of cottages which are aesthetically and eco-friendly designed, taking into consideration the natural landscape of the area. These accommodation facilities should necessarily be reliable, safe and clean. They should be preferably built beyond Shillong to encourage tourists to stay at destinations listed for development which can in turn create an income transfer and job creation opportunity at the locations.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The cost of the project should be within Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and within Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts. In case the project cost is above Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and above Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts the assistance would be limited to 30% of the amount of Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and 30% of the amount of Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts.
- The entrepreneur should own the land for the project in the case of Resorts and should be the owner of the property with built-up houses in the case of homestays.
- The project should be completed within a period of 18 (eighteen) months from the date of disbursement of the incentive for the Resort and within a period of 12(twelve) months in case of homestays.
- The scheme is available only for units set up on or after the date of notification of the incentive scheme.
- The entrepreneur will have to follow the Minimum Wage policy of the Government.
How to Apply for Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion
Application mode: Offline
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion scheme?
Homestays: Provision of affordable accommodation to tourists in private houses with basic amenities would help in bridging the gap in the shortage of accommodation in the State during the tourist season. <br> Resorts: Provision of affordable accommodation to tourists at va…
Who is eligible for Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion?
The cost of the project should be within Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and within Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts. In case the project cost is above Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and above Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts the assistance would be limited to 30% of the amount of Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and…
What benefits does Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion provide?
Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.
How can I apply for Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion?
You can apply for Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion via Offline. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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