Uttarakhand Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarojgar Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana is an important self-employment scheme implemented by the Tourism Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the tourism industry in the state by encouraging local youth and entrepreneurs to establish tourism-based businesses. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive bank loan assistance along with government subsidy, helping reduce the financial burden of setting up tourism enterprises and creating new employment opportunities across the state. After the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Home Stay Yojana, this scheme allows residents to set up a tourism-based self-employment.

The Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana supports a wide range of tourism-related projects instead of being limited to traditional hotels and guest houses. Eligible activities include homestays, tourist vehicles, yoga and wellness centres, adventure tourism, handicraft centres, and several other tourism projects approved by the Tourism Department. This enables aspiring entrepreneurs to establish diverse tourism businesses with financial support under a single scheme.

Under the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana, the eligible projects established in hilly areas receive a subsidy of 33% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹33 lakh, while projects in plain areas are eligible for a subsidy of 25%, up to ₹25 lakh. Separate subsidy provisions are also available for tourist vehicle projects and the purchase of electric buses. Bank loans are sanctioned by the concerned financial institution based on the viability of the project and applicable banking norms, whereas the subsidy is released in accordance with the scheme guidelines.

Permanent residents of Uttarakhand who wish to establish a new tourism-based enterprise can apply under the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana. Applicants must not be defaulters of any bank or financial institution and should possess ownership of the project land or hold a valid lease. In the case of leased land, the lease period must exceed the loan tenure, and the land should not be under dispute or mortgaged to any bank or financial institution. Applications can be submitted online through the Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana Portal. After submission, the proposal is examined by the District Level Committee, and eligible applications are processed for bank loan approval and subsidy assistance.

Scheme Benefits

• It provides an opportunity for youth and entrepreneurs in the state to establish self-employment ventures in the tourism sector.
• Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive the benefit of bank loans and government subsidy for setting up tourism-based enterprises.
• Through the scheme, hotels, homestays, tourist vehicles, yoga and wellness centres, adventure tourism projects, handicraft units, bakeries, caravans, and other tourism-based enterprises can be established.
• The scheme helps create new self-employment and employment opportunities at the local level.
• It promotes the development of tourism infrastructure and tourism activities across the state.

Activities Covered Under the Scheme

• Establishment of hotels and resorts.
• Establishment of homestays.
• Operation of tourist vehicles.
• Caravan tourism projects.
• Establishment of yoga and wellness centres.
• Adventure tourism activities.
• Centres for renting trekking and mountaineering equipment.
• Boating, kayaking, canoeing, and other water sports activities.
• Handicraft and local product sales centres.
• Bakery and local food product manufacturing units.
• Museums, art galleries, and cultural centres.
• Tourist information and facilitation centres.
• Other tourism-related activities approved by the Tourism Department from time to time.

Loan and Subsidy Details

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
• The applicant must not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution.
• The applicant must have ownership of the land required for the project or possess a valid lease.
• The proposed project must relate to activities approved by the Tourism Department.
• The project must be approved for a loan by the concerned bank or financial institution.
• The applicant must comply with all the rules and conditions prescribed under the scheme.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card.
• Permanent Residence Certificate of Uttarakhand.
• Project Report.
• Land ownership documents or a valid lease/rental agreement (if applicable).
• Identity and verification documents required by the bank.
• Recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Mobile number.
• Email address (if available).
• Any other documents required by the concerned bank or the Tourism Department.

Steps to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply online for the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana through the Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana Portal.

• First, visit the Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana Portal.
• Select Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana from the list of available schemes on the homepage.
• Click on the Apply option for the scheme.
• Enter your mobile number and log in using the OTP.
• After logging in, the online application form will open.
• Carefully fill in all the required details in the application form.
• Upload all the required documents in the prescribed format.
• Review the application form and submit it successfully.
• Keep your application number safe to track the application status in the future.

Relevant Links

• Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana Online Application
• Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana Details
• Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana Information (Page No. 168)

Contact Information

• Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarozgar Yojana Helpline Number: 7617576909