Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarojgar Yojana

This Uttarakhand government scheme provides grants and subsidies up to ₹33 lakh to unemployed residents for establishing tourism-related self-employment ventures.

The scheme 'Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Paryatan Swarojgar Yojana' was launched by the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, with the primary objective of fostering self-employment and entrepreneurship within the state's burgeoning tourism sector. It targets unemployed residents of Uttarakhand, offering crucial financial assistance and subsidies for the development of diverse tourism-related infrastructure and services. This initiative aims to leverage Uttarakhand's natural and cultural attractions to create sustainable livelihoods and strengthen the local economy. The program is applicable across all regions of Uttarakhand, ensuring broad access to its benefits for eligible residents.

The scheme encompasses support for both vehicle items, such as ordinary and electric buses, taxis, and max cabs, and a wide array of non-vehicle items. Non-vehicle items include the establishment of hotels/paying guest accommodations, motor garages/workshops, fast food centers, Sadhna Kutir Yoga Meditation centers, adventure activities, modern tourist information centers, tented residential facilities, sales centers for local handicrafts, bakeries, laundries, as well as equipment for terrain biking, stargazing, bird watching, herbal tourism, kayaking/boating, and angling. It also supports caravan/motor home tourism, the construction of museums and souvenir centers, and floating hotels. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative projects that align with the unique attractions and characteristics of their specific areas within Uttarakhand.

Financial Grants

• The scheme provides significant financial grants up to ₹33 lakh for eligible tourism projects.
• This includes up to 33% of the project cost (max ₹33 lakh) for non-vehicle items in hilly areas, up to 25% (max ₹25 lakh) for non-vehicle items in plain areas, up to 25% (max ₹10 lakh) for general vehicle items, and up to 50% (max ₹20 lakh) for specific electric/air-conditioned buses.
• Project Variety: Supports a wide array of tourism-related ventures, from traditional vehicle services and hospitality (hotels, paying guests) to specialized services like yoga centers, adventure activities, eco-tourism (star gazing, bird watching, herbal tourism), and local handicraft sales.
• Innovative projects are also encouraged.
• Loan Facilitation: The program streamlines the process of obtaining bank loans by forwarding approved proposals directly to the applicant's chosen bank branch, assisting in securing necessary project financing.
• Economic Empowerment: Aims to foster self-employment and entrepreneurship among unemployed residents, contributing to economic development and job creation within Uttarakhand's vibrant tourism sector.