How to Apply for West Bengal Tourism Capital Investment Subsidy — Up to ₹1.75 Cr

Assessment for this subsidy happens largely before the incentive application is even filed, as a chain of institutional approvals.

• Institutional approval and sanction. First, the project must be approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution, a Commercial Bank or a State Financial Institution. Without this sanction, the project does not move forward.

• Certification by West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited. The corporation then issues the Registration Certificate, the Date of Commencement Certificate and the Eligibility Certificate, once it is satisfied that the required arrangements are in place. These three certificates are prerequisites — an incentive application cannot be submitted without them.

• Review of the incentive application. The Common Application Form filed on the Shilpasathi portal is processed and examined by the relevant authority, which decides whether to approve or reject the subsidy.

• Applicant notifications. Status updates are sent by SMS and email at key points, including submission, approval and rejection.