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How to Apply for West Bengal Employment Generation Incentive: 60% ESI/EPF Subsidy for Tourism

How to apply

West Bengal Employment Generation Incentive: 60% ESI/EPF Subsidy for Tourism accepts applications online through the official portal on a rolling basis. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.

How to apply

Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.

Selection process

Applications are submitted online through the Shilpasathi portal and assessed in stages.

  • Completeness screening: the application is first checked for whether the information provided is complete and all supporting documents have been attached.
  • Review by WBTDCL: the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited examines the application for the issue of the Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate.
  • Final approval: the competent authority within the Department of Tourism or WBTDCL sanctions the incentive once every submitted detail has been verified and the unit is found to comply with the scheme guidelines.

Once all three certificates are in hand, eligible units apply for the specific incentive through the relevant online forms.

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