Uttarakhand Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grah Aawas (Home Stay) Vikas Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Uttarakhand Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grah Awas (Home Stay) Vikas Yojana is a self-employment and tourism promotion scheme launched by the Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB). It encourages permanent residents to establish Home Stays and earn additional income by offering accommodation to tourists. The scheme also aims to strengthen rural tourism, create local employment opportunities, and reduce migration from the state's hilly regions. Through this initiative, tourists can experience the traditional culture, hospitality, cuisine, and lifestyle of Uttarakhand while staying with local families.

Under the Uttarakhand Homestay Scheme, the Government provides financial assistance to eligible applicants for setting up a new Home Stay. Assistance is also available for expanding, renovating, repairing, modernising, reconstructing an existing building, and constructing toilets for Home Stay purposes. Beneficiaries in the hilly areas can receive a capital subsidy of up to 33% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹10 lakh. 

Applicants in the plain areas can receive a capital subsidy of up to 25% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹7.50 lakh. The scheme also offers an interest subsidy of 50% of the annual interest paid on the bank loan for up to 5 years, subject to the prescribed limits. Applicants are required to contribute 12.50% of the project cost as their own contribution while availing the bank loan under the scheme. Registered Home Stay owners also receive hospitality training, marketing support, promotion through the official Home Stay Portal, and reimbursement of the applicable State GST on Home Stay income for the first three years, as per the scheme provisions.

Permanent residents of Uttarakhand who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply for the Uttarakhand Deen Dayal Upadhyay Home Stay Scheme. The applicant should reside in the proposed Home Stay along with the family and complete the required Home Stay registration process. Financial assistance is available only after the application is verified and approved by the competent authority. Applicants belonging to reserved categories can also avail reservation benefits as per the Government of Uttarakhand rules.

Eligible applicants can submit their application online through the Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana Portal. Before applying, applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria, subsidy details, required documents, and application process to improve their chances of approval. Along with this scheme, the state government is also providing subsidy and financial assistance with other schemes, such as Veer Chandra Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana, Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana, Veer Udhyami Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana.

Scheme Benefits

• The Government of Uttarakhand provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries for establishing a Home Stay under the scheme.
• The scheme provides capital subsidy for setting up a Home Stay.
  • Hilly Areas: Up to 33% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹10 lakh.
  • Plain Areas: Up to 25% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹7.50 lakh.
• The scheme provides an interest subsidy of 50% of the annual interest paid on the bank loan for up to 5 years.
  • Hilly Areas: Up to ₹1.50 lakh per year.
  • Plain Areas: Up to ₹1 lakh per year.
• Financial assistance is available for constructing a new Home Stay and for expanding, renovating, repairing, modernising, or reconstructing an existing building.
• Financial assistance is also available for constructing toilets as per the scheme guidelines.
• The applicable State GST on the income earned from a registered Home Stay is reimbursed for the first 3 years, as per the applicable provisions.
• No land-use conversion is required for establishing a Home Stay under the scheme.
• The Tourism Department provides hospitality training to registered Home Stay owners.
• Registered Home Stays receive marketing and promotional support through the official Home Stay Portal and other tourism promotion activities.
• Applicants are required to contribute 12.50% of the project cost while availing the bank loan under the scheme.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
• The applicant and his/her family should reside in the proposed Home Stay.
• The applicant should own the land or building where the Home Stay will be established.
• As per the 2021 amendment, applicants can also avail the scheme if the land belongs to a close relative who becomes a co-borrower or guarantor, or if the property is taken on a valid lease that extends beyond the loan repayment period.
• The applicant must not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution.
• Financial assistance is available for setting up a new Home Stay or for expanding, renovating, repairing, modernising, or reconstructing an existing building, or constructing toilets.
• Preference is given to Home Stays built or renovated in the traditional Uttarakhand (Pahari) architectural style.
• Applicants belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, and PwD categories can avail reservation benefits as per the government rules.
• The Home Stay must be registered under the Uttarakhand Home Stay Rules to claim financial assistance.
• The Home Stay should have 1 to 6 guest rooms with a maximum capacity of 12 beds.

Required Documents

• Permanent Residence Certificate (Domicile Certificate) of Uttarakhand.
• A detailed project report (DPR) or project cost estimate for the proposed Home Stay.
• Approved building map issued by the competent authority.
• Bank consent letter or loan sanction letter from the financing bank.
• Land ownership documents, such as Khatauni, Khasra, or other valid ownership records.
• Educational qualification certificate of the applicant.
• Caste certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable.
• Disability certificate, if applicable.
• Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.

Note: The concerned authority or financing bank may ask for additional documents during verification or loan processing, depending on the project requirements.

Steps to Apply

Eligible residents of Uttarakhand can apply for the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grah Awas (Home Stay) Vikas Yojana through the official Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana Portal by following the steps below:

• Visit the official Mukhyamantri Swarojgar Yojana Portal at msy.uk.gov.in.
• On the home page, select Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grah Awas (Home Stay) Vikas Yojana from the list of available schemes.
• The scheme details will appear on your screen. Read the information carefully and click on the "Apply for Scheme" button.
• Enter your mobile number and verify it by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
• After successful mobile number verification, the online application form will appear on your screen.
• Fill in all the required details carefully and upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
• Review the application form before submission and submit it online.
• After submitting the application, keep the application number or acknowledgement for future reference and further processing.
• The concerned authority will verify the application and conduct document verification. A site inspection may also be carried out, if required.
• The District Level Selection Committee will scrutinise the application and interview eligible applicants before recommending the proposal.
• After approval, the proposal will be forwarded to the concerned bank for processing the loan, if applicable.
• Once the bank sanctions the loan and completes the necessary formalities, the Tourism Department will verify the case and release the eligible capital subsidy as per the scheme provisions.
• The interest subsidy will be released through the financing bank after verification by the Tourism Department, subject to the scheme guidelines.

Relevant Links

• Uttarakhand Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grah Awas (Home Stay) Vikas Yojana Online Application.
• Uttarakhand Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grah Awas (Home Stay) Vikas Yojana Guidelines.
• Uttarakhand Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grah Awas (Home Stay) Vikas Yojana Notification.
• Uttarakhand Swarojgar Portal.
• Uttarakhand Tourism Homestay Development Board.

Contact Information

• Uttarakhand Swarojgar Yojnaein Toll Free Number: 7617576909
• Uttarakhand Tourism Board Helpline Number
  • 1364
  • 91-135-1364 (for other states)
  • Phone Number: 0135-2552626
• Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board Email Helpdesk: [email protected]