Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of Heritage Hotel where the Heritage Assets are obtained from Tourism Department on Lease

The Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, administers the "Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of Heritage Hotel where the Heritage Assets are obtained from Tourism Department on Lease" scheme. Its objective is to involve the private sector in conserving and operating government-owned heritage properties by converting them into heritage hotels. This approach aims to protect cultural assets while generating economic activity through tourism.

The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 15% of the fixed capital investment made by the private sector, subject to a ceiling of ₹5,00,00,000/-. Applicants must undertake a minimum capital expenditure of ₹10,00,00,000/- for projects approved by the department. The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board manages the scheme's implementation and operational support. Applications are submitted through the State Government’s Invest Portal, which serves as a single-window interface for investors. The programme seeks to attract private investment, utilise heritage assets for tourism, and create sustainable economic opportunities in Madhya Pradesh.

- **Step 1: Registration on Invest Portal.** Begin by accessing the Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal (https://sws.invest.mp.gov.in/) and complete the registration as a "Vendor / Investor." Provide the necessary details, choosing the correct "Type of Organisation" (such as Public Limited Company, Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship Firm, Partnership Firm, Cooperative, Trust, FPO, or Individual). Enter the precise firm/company name and authorised person's name, along with a functional email address and mobile number for all future correspondence. After submission, the system will send a User ID and password to your registered mobile number. - **Step 2: Complete Profile and Secure Permissions.** Use the credentials received to log in and finish your profile, thereby completing the full registration. Next, apply for and obtain all required permissions through the online single-window system within the designated time limits. Ensure the construction of your heritage hotel is finished, with a minimum capital expenditure of ₹3,00,00,000/- met, and begin commercial operations, retaining evidence such as the initial lodging or catering invoice. - **Step 3: Submit Capital Subsidy Application.** File the capital subsidy application online within one year of the date commercial operations commence. Attach all necessary documents in the prescribed formats (for instance, JPG for photographs). - **Step 4: Verification and Disbursement.** The Tourism Department/Board will examine your application and the accompanying documents, after which the subsidy claim will be processed for payment.

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department/Board verifies applications and their supporting documents before any subsidy is released. Claims are processed only after the department certifies that all conditions—such as the minimum capital expenditure and the start of commercial operations—have been satisfied. Further checks, which may involve site inspections or document reviews, are carried out to confirm that the business has operated continuously for the required duration.