Uttarakhand Homestay Scheme

 Objective of the Home Stay scheme:

• To improve their economic condition by providing self-employment to the local people.
• To introduce tourists to the state's cuisine, culture, historical heritage and traditional / Pahari style.
• Stop migration from the state by creating local employment.
• Target to develop 5000 home stays under Vision 2020.

Benefits of the homestay scheme

• State assistance will also be provided to the eligible applicants for taking loan from the bank for setting up the home stay / renovation of the house.
• The amount of SGST will be reimbursed by the department for the first three years on the income received from the home stay.
• A separate website and mobile app will be developed for the promotion of the scheme.
• Homestay operators will be given hospitality training.
• Reimbursement of charges payable on bond deed against sanction of business loan to the extent of thirty lakh rupees.
• Upgradation, furnishing, maintenance in old buildings and construction of new toilets to the extent of Rs. 2 lakh will not require land-change.

 Scheme Terms and Conditions

• The landlord is physically residing in the building with his/her family.
• It will be mandatory to register your building under the home stay scheme.
• 1 to 6 rooms can be arranged for tourists.
• This scheme will be applicable in the entire state except the municipal area.
• Preference to buildings constructed/developed in traditional/hill style.

Disclaimer: We have provided the best possible information for Uttarakhand Home Stay Scheme/Yojna. The above details can be changed by official authorities. We recommend you to check official website and department for more information on Deendayal Grah Awas Yojna.