UP Swadesh Darshan / Paryatan Vikas Yojana
Why this scheme matters now
UP Swadesh Darshan / Paryatan Vikas Yojana is a Business & Tourism initiative targeting Uttar Pradesh. Promotes local tourism and employment by providing subsidies (up to 20%) and easy registration for homeowners to start Bed & Breakfast (Homestays) or small tourism units in religious/tourist circuits Applications are routed through the official portal, so save the link for reference.
Uttar Pradesh residents should confirm the nodal office and preferred document formats before applying.
About This Scheme
Promotes local tourism and employment by providing subsidies (up to 20%) and easy registration for homeowners to start Bed & Breakfast (Homestays) or small tourism units in religious/tourist circuits.
Required Documents
- ✓Aadhar Card
- ✓Property Ownership Documents (If opening Homestay)
- ✓Detailed Project Report (DPR)
- ✓Bank Account Details
- ✓Clearance from Local Police/Authority
How to Apply
- UP Tourism Department ki website (uptourism.gov.in) par jayein.
- Yeh scheme un logon ke liye hai jo tourism sectors (Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, Agra etc.) me apna 'Homestay' (Bed & Breakfast), Dhaba, ya chhota hotel kholna chahte hain.
- 'Homestay Registration' section me online aavedan karein.
- Apne ghar/property ke papers aur photos upload karein (Kam se kam 1-5 kamre hone chahiye jisme attached bathroom ho).
- Tourism department ke adhikari property ka inspection karenge.
- Approval milne par, aapko UP Tourism ki website par list kar diya jayega (free marketing).
- Property ko upgrade karne ya naya tourism unit lagane ke liye sarkar bank se loan dilwati hai aur 15% se 20% tak ki Capital Subsidy (margin money) seedhe bank account me bhejti hai.
Snapshot insights
Timeline snapshot
Launched on 01 Jan 2019
Documents to gather
Prepare 5 docs such as Aadhar Card, Property Ownership Documents (If opening Homestay), Detailed Project Report (DPR), ….
Pros
- Specifies 5 documents, making it easier to collect proof ahead of time.
- Direct application link is recorded so you can jump to the source notice quickly.
- Rolled out from 01 Jan 2019, so the timeline is clear.
- Tailored for Uttar Pradesh residents with localized support.
Cons
- Closing date is not listed yet, so keep following the official source for updates.
- Limited to Uttar Pradesh residents, so other states will need a different benefit portal.