Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of Heritage Hotel where the Heritage Assets are obtained from Tourism Department on Lease
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tourism Department
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme aims to promote the establishment of heritage hotels in properties leased from the Tourism Department. It provides a 15% capital investment subsidy up to ₹5,00,00,000/- to investors who establish heritage hotels in these leased assets.

Benefits:
- The scheme provides a capital subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment made in the project.
- The maximum ceiling for the capital subsidy is ₹5,00,00,000/-.
- SC/ST category entrepreneurs who establish the tourism project under 100% ownership shall be entitled for an additional 5% capital investment subsidy.
- Projects established in distant and ulterior areas are entitled to an additional 5% Capital Investment Subsidy.

##### ***Disbursal Conditions***

- _The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy._
- _The unit must submit a self-declaration on or before the 15th of April every year regarding the continuous operation of the unit._
- _If the unit closes within 1 year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the amount must be refunded._
- _If the unit closes within 2 years of receiving the subsidy, 60% of the amount must be refunded._
- _If the unit closes within 3 years of receiving the subsidy, 50% of the amount must be refunded._
- _Any unit claiming Investment Promotion Assistance (for Large/Mega projects) shall not be entitled to capital subsidy under this scheme._
- _If the unit is entitled to a grant/subsidy in more than one category, the applicant must choose only one category._

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must establish a Heritage Hotel project.
- The applicant must have obtained the Heritage Assets from the Tourism Department on a lease basis.
- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹10,00,00,000/- as approved by the department.
- The applicant must be a private investor, which may include a proprietary concern, partnership firm, company, or other legal entity.
- The applicant must have obtained the heritage asset through the open bidding process conducted by the Empowered Committee.
- The applicant must execute and operate the entire project in one go, or the capital expenditure incurred up to a maximum of 05 years prior to the commencement of the unit will be considered for the calculation of the capital grant.
- The applicant must ensure the project is certified as a heritage hotel by the Tourism Department based on the framed rules and procedures.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration ProcessStep 1: The applicant must visit Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal to initiate the registration process as a "Vendor / Investor." This portal serves as the single interface for availing different kinds of services offered by the corporation to investors and vendors.
Step 2: The applicant must fill in the basic information section by selecting the appropriate "Type of Organisation" from the available options, which include Public Limited Company, Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship Firm, Partnership Firm, Cooperative, Trust, FPO, and Individual. The applicant must also accurately enter the "Firm/Company Name" and the "Authorized Person Name" to establish the identity of the entity.
Step 3: The applicant must enter a valid email ID and mobile number, ensuring that both remain active throughout the entire process, as the Application Number, User ID, password, and all other important communications will be sent to this registered email ID. The applicant must verify that the email address is correct and ensure that emails sent to this mailbox are not redirected to the junk or spam folder.
Step 4: The applicant must complete the basic registration form submission, noting that there is no charge for this specific basic registration step. Upon successful submission of the information, the system generates a User ID and password, which are shared directly to the applicant's registered mobile number for login purposes.
Step 5: The authorized person logs in to the portal using the User ID and password received on the registered mobile number to process the company's activities. After the initial login, the applicant must update their profile to complete the full registration process before proceeding to apply for the scheme.
Application ProcessStep 1: The applicant must apply for and secure mandatory permissions through the online single-window system within the stipulated time frames. Then, the applicant must do the following - 
Complete the construction, ensuring the minimum capital expenditure of ₹3,00,00,000/- is met.
Commence commercial operations and gathers proof of operation, such as the first lodging or catering bill.
Step 2: The applicant must submit the capital subsidy application online within one year from the date of commencement of operation. Upload all required documents, ensuring all files meet the specified format requirements (e.g., JPG for photos).
Step 3: The Tourism Department/Board verifies the application and documents and processes the subsidy claim.

Documents Required:
Project and Entity Details    ◦ Memorandum and Articles of Association (if the applicant is a Public/Private Limited Company).
    ◦ Partnership Deed and Certificate of Registration (if the applicant is a Partnership Firm).
    ◦ Certificate of Registration (if the applicant is a Proprietary Concern).
    ◦ Brief note on the business antecedents of the Promoters/Owners/Company.
    ◦ PAN Card of the firm/company.
    ◦ Photo ID proof of the authorized person (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport).
    ◦ Cancelled cheque of the firm/company.
    ◦ Resolution or Authority Letter for the legally authorized person signing the application.
Land and Location Details    ◦ Lease Deed executed with the Tourism Department/Board.
    ◦ Certified Khasra Map and Land Record Ownership Documents.
    ◦ Site Map.
Project Approvals and Technical Details    ◦ Detailed Project Report.
    ◦ Copy of the building permission granted by the appropriate authority.
    ◦ Copy of the Map approved by the concerned authority (Town and Country Planning or Local Authority).
    ◦ Approved floor plan.
    ◦ Certificate from HRACC (if applicable).
    ◦ Fire NoC from Urban Bodies.
    ◦ Consent/Permissions from the Pollution Control Board.
Financial and Expenditure Proofs    ◦ Certificate of Total Capital Cost incurred certified by a Certified Engineer/Valuer.
    ◦ Certificate of Total Project Cost certified by a Certified Chartered Accountant (CA).
    ◦ Details of financial arrangements including loans from banks/financial institutions.
    ◦ Proof of date of commercial operation (Copy of first lodging bill, catering bill, or service bill).
Other Documents    ◦ Coloured Photographs of the Unit/Project from 03 different angles.
    ◦ Affidavit/Declaration regarding the correctness of information and non-availment of other subsidies.