Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore
A Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board capital subsidy scheme giving private investors 40% of fixed capital investment, capped at ₹5 crore, to build ropeway transport links in hard-to-reach tourist and forest locations.
- Funding amount
- ₹40L – ₹5Cr (subsidy)
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
This is a capital subsidy scheme from the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, rolled out under the Department of Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Its purpose is to pull private money into ropeway projects that open up tourist spots and forest belts which ordinary road transport cannot serve.
Access is the whole point of the scheme. Where conventional transport stops, a ropeway can carry visitors into remote locations, and the state would rather have private developers build those links than fund them entirely from the public exchequer. Better access means more footfall, a better visitor experience, and tourism earnings spreading into districts that currently capture very little of them.
The scheme is aimed at private investors and entities willing to take on large infrastructure projects that sit inside the state's tourism policy framework. Support comes as a subsidy on fixed capital investment — not a loan and not an equity stake — and projects have to clear a minimum spending threshold before they qualify.
Highlights
- Capital investment subsidy of 40% on fixed capital investment
- Subsidy capped at ₹5 crore; minimum project spend of ₹1 crore
- For ropeway transport infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh
- Aimed at remote tourist spots and forest areas with poor access
- Rolling scheme — claim within one year of starting operations
- Unit must run for at least three years, with annual self-declaration
Who can apply
The scheme is open to private investors and entities that are building a ropeway transport project recognised as a tourism project under the state's policy.
- Applicant type: private investors and entities, including public limited companies, private limited companies, LLPs, proprietorship firms, partnership firms, cooperatives, trusts, FPOs and individuals.
- Project type: installation of ropeway infrastructure used for transport.
- Location: the project must be sited at a tourist place or in a forest area that is inaccessible by normal means.
- Minimum spend: capital expenditure of at least ₹1,00,00,000 (one crore rupees), as approved by the department.
- Timing: the unit has to be set up and made operational while the Tourism Policy is in force.
- Claim window: the capital subsidy application must be filed within one year of the date commercial operations begin.
Industry is not restricted by the scheme's own rules — what matters is that the venture is a tourism project involving ropeway transport, meets the spend floor, and is located where the state wants connectivity created.
Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
The core benefit is a capital investment subsidy of 40% of fixed capital investment, subject to a ceiling of ₹5,00,00,000 (five crore rupees). In practice, eligible projects draw support in the ₹40 lakh to ₹5 crore band depending on how much they invest.
That structure de-risks capital-heavy ropeway builds considerably, since a large slice of the fixed capital outlay is shared by the state rather than carried entirely by the investor.
Support is not limited to cash. The scheme also involves regulatory facilitation — mandatory permissions are to be obtained through the state's online single-window system within the stipulated timeframes, which keeps clearances moving alongside the build.
- Subsidy rate: 40% of fixed capital investment.
- Upper limit: ₹5 crore.
- Mode: subsidy, so no equity is taken and nothing is repaid.
- Operational condition: the unit must run continuously for at least three years from the date the subsidy is availed, with a self-declaration submitted every year.
- Clawback: if the unit stops operating within one year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the amount disbursed must be refunded.
Those operating conditions are the trade-off — the money is meant to create lasting tourism infrastructure, not a one-season installation.
About the provider
Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore is offered by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Once the capital subsidy application and all supporting documents are submitted, the Tourism Department or Board verifies the application and the papers filed with it.
That verification stage checks whether the project complies with every eligibility condition and with the scheme guidelines.
Only after that scrutiny is cleared is the subsidy claim taken forward for disbursement.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹40L – ₹5Cr. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is this Madhya Pradesh ropeway scheme?
It is a capital subsidy scheme run by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board under the state's Department of Tourism. It encourages private investment in ropeway infrastructure that carries visitors into tourist places and forest areas where conventional transport cannot easily reach, so that tourism in the state grows alongside better connectivity.
How much funding does the scheme provide?
Eligible projects receive a capital investment subsidy equal to 40% of their fixed capital investment. The payout is capped at ₹5,00,00,000, or five crore rupees, so the support a project actually receives depends on how much fixed capital it invests.
Is there a minimum investment I must make?
Yes. The project must involve capital expenditure of at least ₹1,00,00,000 — one crore rupees — as approved by the department. Projects below that threshold do not qualify for the subsidy.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any private investor or entity putting up a ropeway transport project that the state treats as a tourism project can apply. Eligible applicants include public limited companies, private limited companies, LLPs, proprietorship firms, partnership firms, cooperatives, trusts, FPOs and individuals. The project must sit in an inaccessible tourist place or forest area, must meet the minimum spend, and must be set up and operationalised while the Tourism Policy remains in force.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to apply?
The scheme guidelines summarised here do not make DPIIT or MSME registration a condition of eligibility, so that is not something you need to establish for this particular subsidy. The qualifying conditions centre on the nature of the project, where it is located, the minimum capital expenditure and the timing of the claim.
Is there a deadline for applying?
The scheme runs on a rolling basis with no fixed last date. What matters is project timing: your capital subsidy application has to be filed online within one year from the date your ropeway unit begins commercial operations.
Does the scheme take equity in my company?
No. This is a capital investment subsidy, so the support is a subsidy disbursement rather than an equity investment — you are not handing over a stake in your venture. What the scheme does require is that the unit keeps operating for at least three years from the date the subsidy is availed, with an annual self-declaration confirming this.
What happens if I shut down the ropeway after getting the subsidy?
The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date the subsidy is availed. If it stops operating within one year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the disbursed amount has to be refunded to the government.
How do I apply for the subsidy?
Start by registering on the Madhya Pradesh government's Invest Portal as a Vendor or Investor. You fill in basic information — the type of organisation, your firm or company name and the authorised person's name — along with an email ID and mobile number, because the application number, user ID, password and all communication go there. Once registration is complete, you receive a user ID and password, log in, and finish updating your profile. You then apply for and obtain all mandatory permissions through the online single-window system, build the ropeway unit while meeting the ₹1 crore minimum capital expenditure, begin commercial operations, and finally file the capital subsidy application online within one year of that start date, uploading the required documents in the specified formats.
How is my application assessed?
After you submit the subsidy application with the required documents, the Tourism Department or Board verifies both the application and the supporting papers. That check establishes that you comply with the eligibility criteria and with the scheme guidelines, and only once it is cleared is the subsidy claim processed for disbursement.
Who offers Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore?
Madhya Pradesh Ropeway Infrastructure Subsidy — Up to ₹5 Crore is offered by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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