Special Incentives for Wildlife Resorts
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tourism Department
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme aims to encourage the establishment of wildlife resorts within the boundaries of notified National Parks, Tiger Reserves, and Sanctuaries in the state to promote balanced and sustainable tourism. The scheme provides a capital subsidy of 20% on the fixed capital investment.

Benefits:
##### ***Category A Forest Areas (Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench Tiger Reserve, Ratapani Tiger Reserve &amp; adjacent National Parks &amp; Sanctuaries)***

- The beneficiary receives a Capital Subsidy of 20% on the approved fixed capital investment.
- The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹1,00,00,000/-.

##### ***Category B Forest Areas (Panna &amp; Satpuda Tiger Reserve and adjacent National Parks &amp; Sanctuaries)***

- The beneficiary receives a Capital Subsidy of 20% on the approved fixed capital investment.
- The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹2,00,00,000/-.

##### ***Category C Forest Areas (Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve, Kuno National Park, Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, Madhav National Park, Gandhi Sagar, other protected areas, and new entry routes of Category A and B)***

- The beneficiary receives a Capital Subsidy of 20% on the approved fixed capital investment.
- The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹3,00,00,000/-.

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#### ***Conditions***

- The unit must remain in continuous operation for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy.
- The unit must submit a self-declaration regarding continuous operation on or before the 15th of April every year.
- If the unit closes within 1 year of receipt of subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
- If the unit closes within 2 years of receipt of subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
- If the unit closes within 3 years of receipt of subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must establish the wildlife resort within the boundaries of notified National Parks, Tiger Reserves, and Sanctuaries in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must ensure the project is established and operationalized during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy.
- The applicant must submit the application for capital subsidy within one year from the date of commencement of operation.

##### ***For Category A Forest Areas***

- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹5,00,00,000/-.
- The applicant must construct a minimum of 10 rooms.

##### ***For Category B Forest Areas***

- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹3,00,00,000/-.
- The applicant must construct a minimum of 07 rooms.

##### ***For Category C Forest Areas***

- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹1,00,00,000/-.
- The applicant must construct a minimum of 05 rooms.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration ProcessStep 1: The applicant must visit the Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal, and initiate the registration process as a "Vendor / Investor".
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 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. The Application Number, User ID, password, and all other important communications will be sent to this registered email ID.
Step 4: The applicant must complete the basic registration form submission. The system generates a User ID and password, which are shared directly with the applicant's registered mobile number.
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 is met.
Commence commercial operations and gather proof of operation.
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 Report
Entity Registration DocumentsCopy of Memorandum and Articles of Association (if Public/Private Limited Company)
Copy of Partnership Deed and Certificate of Registration (if Partnership)
Certificate of Registration (if Proprietary Concern)
Identity and Financial DocumentsCopy of PAN Card
Copy of Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter Identity Card/Passport)
Cancelled Cheque of the Firm/Company
Land and Property DocumentsLand Records: Certified Khasra and Site Map
Title Deeds: Registered Sale Deed or Lease Deed
Certificate from Town and Country Planning
Map Sanctioned by the Local Authority (Municipal Corporation, Municipality, etc.)
Building Permission Granted by the Appropriate Authority
Approved Floor Plan
Completion Certificate from Competent Authority
Financial CertificationsTotal Project Cost Certificate Certified by a Certified Engineer/Valuer
Total Capital Cost Certificate Certified by a Chartered Accountant
Debt Details from Concerned Financial Institution
Visual DocumentationColoured Photographs of the Unit/Project from 03 Different Angles (JPG Format, Max 500 KB)
Proof of Commercial OperationAny one of the following:
Copy of First Lodging Bill
Copy of First Catering Bill
Copy of First Bill of Service/Facility Provided
Any Other Legally Acceptable Proof to Prove the Date of Commercial Operation