State PolicyUttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB)
Tourism Entrepreneur Promotion Scheme (TEPS 2024)
A dedicated tourism scheme created for local youth and adventure tour operators investing in outdoor adventure gear, camping facilities, and commercial rafting setups.
Subsidy Rates by District Category
Category A (Remote Hills)
Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Champawat
Up to 30% capital assistance (Max ₹25 Lakhs)
Category B (Mid Hills)
Almora, Bageshwar, Pauri, Tehri Garhwal
Up to 25% capital assistance (Max ₹20 Lakhs)
Category C (Foot Hills)
Nainital & Dehradun hill areas
Up to 20% capital assistance (Max ₹15 Lakhs)
Category D (Plains)
Haridwar & Udham Singh Nagar
Up to 15% capital assistance (Max ₹10 Lakhs)
Eligible Assets & Expenditure
- •Commercial grade river rafts, oars, safety helmets & lifejackets
- •High-altitude all-weather alpine camping tents & sleeping bags
- •Rock climbing, paragliding & mountaineering certified gear
- •Caravan trailers, safari vehicles & mobile kitchen setups
Ineligible Costs (Exclusions)
- •Non-certified or second-hand safety equipment
- •Personal passenger vehicles not registered for commercial tourism
- •General non-adventure office furniture
Additional Policy Incentives & Reliefs
- ✓Supported under CGTMSE collateral-free credit guarantee for bank term loans
- ✓Fast-track processing for local certified mountaineers and river guides
- ✓Official safety certification linkage with UTDB adventure cell
Mandatory Filing Checkpoints
- 1.Valid adventure guide / instructor accreditation or certified technical credentials.
- 1.UTDB river rafting or adventure operational permit.
- 1.Mandatory adherence to safety and adventure insurance norms.
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