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.

Uttarakhand Home Stay Scheme Aid:

  • For plain districts, 25 percent of the cost or maximum Rs 7.50 lakh basic subsidy and maximum interest subsidy benefit of Rs 1.00 lakh / year for five years.
  • For hilly districts, 33 percent of the cost or maximum Rs 10.00 lakh basic subsidy and maximum interest subsidy of Rs. 1.50 lakh / year for five years.


 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.

Uttarakhand Home Stay Scheme Aid:

  • For plain districts, 25 percent of the cost or maximum Rs 7.50 lakh basic subsidy and maximum interest subsidy benefit of Rs 1.00 lakh / year for five years.
  • For hilly districts, 33 percent of the cost or maximum Rs 10.00 lakh basic subsidy and maximum interest subsidy of Rs. 1.50 lakh / year for five years.


 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.

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