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Travelling across Madhya Pradesh is about to get more comfortable! The state government, through its Tourism Department, has launched a scheme to boost the development of essential roadside facilities.

What Is This Scheme?

The 'Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of Way Side Amenities' scheme aims to improve travel infrastructure across Madhya Pradesh. It encourages individuals and businesses to invest in creating standardized wayside amenities by offering financial support. This support comes in the form of a capital subsidy on the investment made to set up these facilities, provided they are established under the Green Field or Franchise Model.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is designed for investors and entrepreneurs who wish to set up new 'Way Side Amenity' projects. This includes facilities that offer services like restrooms, food courts, small shops, or rest areas along major travel routes in Madhya Pradesh.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By encouraging private players to build these facilities, the scheme helps create better infrastructure for tourists and travellers. This makes journeys more pleasant and accessible. It also promotes economic activity by supporting new businesses and creating employment opportunities within the state.

Objective

This Madhya Pradesh government scheme encourages private investment to build roadside facilities like restrooms and eateries by offering a 15% capital subsidy, capped at ₹50 lakh, for new ventures.

Benefits

The following activities may be undertaken during the event:

Administration of weekly IFA tablet and egg.
Screening of nutritionally at-risk adolescent girls (BMI checkup).
Screening for anaemia status (haemoglobin testing).
Counselling and referrals. The One Stop Centre Counsellors & State Social Welfare Board Counsellors maybe roped in for the purpose alongwith Health Counsellors.
IEC/SBCC activities through Tiki mausi and Kishori resources.
Identification of girls & boys for linkage with skill development programmes.
Cultural Programmes/ Speaking events/ Exhibitions by both adolescent girls & boys.
Boys & men to be encouraged to come forward, support & participate in the event. This is highly desirable under the Departments initiative of roping in men & boys to come forward to fight against malnutrition (# menstreaming).
The event shall also be utilized for generation of Aadhaar numbers/ opening of bank accounts/ generation of birth certificates.

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Scheme Details

Eligibility Criteria

You must be an investor or entrepreneur planning to set up a 'Way Side Amenity' project.
Your project needs a minimum capital expenditure of ₹25,00,000/-, as approved by the department.
The unit must be established using either the Green Field Model or a Franchise Model.
The project must be located on a site identified by the department or one specifically approved by the Managing Director of the M.P. Tourism Board.
The establishment and operation must follow the guidelines set in the Department's 'Way Side Amenities Policy 2016'.
You need to apply for the capital subsidy within one year from the date your unit starts its commercial operations.

How To Apply

All applications for this scheme, including those for land allocation and permissions, should be submitted online. You can apply through the State Government's Invest Portal or the Single Window System. The specific details and application forms will be available on the official portal of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.

Official Portal: [Official Investment Portal Link Here]

Implementing Agency: Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board

Documents Required

A detailed Project Report.
Proof of Identity (like Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport).
A copy of your PAN Card.
Photographs of the unit (in JPG format, not exceeding 500 KB, taken from 3 different angles).

Proof of Legal Entity Status

For Companies: Memorandum and Articles of Association.
For Partnerships: Partnership Deed and Certificate of Registration.
For Proprietary Concerns: Certificate of Registration.

Land Records

Certified Khasra.
Site Map.
Proof of Title: Registered Sale Deed or Lease Deed.

Approvals and Permissions

Building Permission from the relevant authority.
Map Sanctioned by the Local Authority (e.g., Municipal Corporation).
Certificate from Town and Country Planning (TNCP).
Completion Certificate from the Competent Authority.

Financial Certificates

Total Project Cost Certificate, certified by a Certified Engineer/Valuer.
Total Capital Cost Certificate, certified by a Chartered Accountant (CA).
Details of Debt from the financial institution.
Cancelled Cheque of the firm/company.

Proof of Commercial Operation (Any one)

Copy of the First Lodging Bill.
Copy of the First Catering Bill.
Copy of the First Bill for Services or Facilities provided.

NOC/Clearances (if applicable via Single Window System)

Fire NOC.
Pollution Control Board Consent (Consent to Establish/Operate).
FSSAI License (Food License).

FAQ’s

What happens if I have to close my tourism unit within three years of getting the subsidy?

If your unit closes down within the first year after receiving the subsidy, you'll need to refund 80% of the subsidy amount. If it closes within the second year, you'll refund 60%, and if within the third year, you'll refund 50%.

Can I apply for this subsidy if I plan to expand my existing operational hotel?

Yes, expansion projects are eligible. However, there's a condition: the expansion must lead to at least a 50% increase in the existing establishment's staying capacity.

Is there a specific timeframe within which my project needs to be established to qualify for the capital investment benefits?

Absolutely. Your project must be established and start operations during the active period of the current tourism policy to be eligible for the capital investment subsidy.

If my tourism unit is eligible for benefits under multiple categories, can I claim subsidies from all of them?

No, you cannot claim benefits from multiple categories simultaneously. If your unit qualifies for grants or subsidies in more than one category, you must choose just one category for which you wish to receive the benefit.

Are there any special incentives if my tourism project is located in a remote or far-off area?

Yes, projects in remote areas are eligible for an extra 5% Capital Investment Subsidy. Additionally, the minimum investment limit and the ceiling on rooms are reduced by 50%.

What are the financial implications if I cannot keep my unit running for the required duration after receiving the subsidy?

You are required to keep the unit operational for at least 3 years from the date you receive the subsidy. If you cease operations within this period, you'll have to refund a portion of the subsidy amount – 80% if within 1 year, 60% if within 2 years, and 50% if within 3 years.

As an entrepreneur from a Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, do I get any additional financial advantages?

Yes, entrepreneurs from SC/ST categories who own 100% of the tourism project are eligible for an additional 5% capital investment subsidy.

Do I need to provide proof of commercial operations, and what kind of documents are acceptable?

Yes, you must provide proof of commercial operation. Acceptable documents include a copy of the first lodging bill, first catering bill, or the first bill for any service/facility you provided.

Is there a strict deadline for submitting the subsidy application after my unit has started commercial operations?

Yes, you must submit your application for the capital subsidy within one year from the date your unit officially commenced its commercial operations to be eligible.

When applying for the subsidy, whose certification is required to verify the capital cost incurred for my project?

To prove the capital cost, you need a certificate for the total capital cost from a certified Engineer/Valuer, and a certificate for the total project cost from a Chartered Accountant (CA).

Does the subsidy amount have an upper limit, or is it purely based on the investment made?

The subsidy is calculated as a percentage of your fixed capital investment. However, it is strictly capped at a maximum ceiling amount specified for your project category, which is ₹50,00,000/-.

Will any capital expenditure incurred before the unit's actual start date be considered for the subsidy?

Expenditure incurred up to a maximum of 5 years prior to the commencement of operations can be considered valid, provided the project was executed and operated continuously as a single unit.

Do I have to ensure local employment for my unit to be eligible for the capital subsidy?

Yes, it is mandatory to provide employment to at least 70% of the total staff positions to residents of Madhya Pradesh to qualify for the capital subsidy.

How should I submit my applications for things like land allocation or other necessary permissions?

All applications, including those for land allocation, permissions, and subsidies, must be submitted online through the State Government's Invest Portal or the Single Window System.