Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Home Stay Development Scheme in Uttarakhand
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Tourism Day (27th September 2024) |
| Scheme Name | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Home Stay Development Scheme |
| Objective | Promote affordable and authentic lodging, enhance tourism infrastructure, create employment, and support local economy. |
| Target Areas | Popular and remote tourist destinations in Uttarakhand |
| Key Features | - Clean and affordable home stay facilities for national and international tourists. - Cultural immersion and local cuisine experience. |
| Subsidies (Hilly Areas) | - Capital subsidy: 33% or Rs. 10 lakh (whichever is lower). - Interest subsidy: 50% of interest or Rs. 1.50 lakh/year (whichever is lower) for the first five years. |
| Subsidies (Plains Areas) | - Capital subsidy: 25% or Rs. 7.50 lakh (whichever is lower). - Interest subsidy: 50% of interest or Rs. 1 lakh/year (whichever is lower) for the first five years. |
| Benefit to Local Economy | - Employment opportunities for locals. - Additional income for homeowners. |