West Bengal Tourism Capital Investment Subsidy — Up to ₹1.75 Cr — Eligibility Criteria

The subsidy is built for micro and small tourism enterprises in West Bengal. Tourism projects and units set up on or after 22 February 2021 are covered, and expansion projects by units that are already operating also qualify.

• Hotel units that missed the earlier window: eligible hotel units that began commercial operations between 7 January 2015 and 31 December 2020 can apply too, provided they were blocked from the previous scheme by its bar licence conditions.

• Ownership structures allowed: the unit may belong to the private sector, the co-operative sector or the joint sector, and companies or undertakings owned or managed by the State Government are also covered.

• Project documentation: the project must be backed by a detailed feasibility report or project report prepared specifically for the purpose.

• Sanction is mandatory: the project has to be approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, a Commercial Bank or a State Financial Institution.

• Certificates are mandatory: before applying, the unit must hold a Registration Certificate, a Date of Commencement Certificate and an Eligibility Certificate issued by West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited.

West Bengal Tourism Capital Investment Subsidy — Up to ₹1.75 Cr is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage working in travel hospitality. The programme is targeted at startups registered in West Bengal. Applicants must hold MSME (Udyam) registration.