Capital Subsidy for Establishment of Sea Plane, Amphibian Tourist Vehicle and Aero Sports and Aero Sports Training Centre/Academy
Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh · Central government
Madhya Pradesh offers up to ₹10 crore in capital investment subsidy to fund sea plane, amphibian tourist vehicle and aero sports facilities for adventure tourism.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹25,00,000 – ₹10,00,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Paid in tranches
About this scheme
# Capital Subsidy for Establishment of Sea Plane, Amphibian Tourist Vehicle and Aero Sports and Aero Sports Training Centre/Academy
The Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, operates this capital subsidy scheme. It is intended to strengthen adventure tourism in the state and to improve connectivity by supporting new transport and recreational facilities. Entrepreneurs and businesses receive financial incentives to set up and run these specialised tourism projects.
The scheme covers sea plane operations, amphibian tourist vehicle services, aero sports facilities, and dedicated aero sports training centres or academies. Through this support, the state seeks to draw domestic and international visitors as an adventure tourism destination.
Financial assistance under the scheme meets part of the fixed capital investment. This lowers the funding burden on new ventures and makes high-capital projects in this niche sector more viable. The scheme sits within the state's Tourism Policy 2025 and supports sustainable tourism growth and employment generation in the region.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, Sole proprietorship, Partnership firm
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Madhya Pradesh
- The project must be a tourism project in one of these categories: Sea Plane, Amphibian Tourist Vehicle, Aero Sports, or Aero Sports Training Centre/Academy. - Capital expenditure of at least ₹1 crore, as approved by the department, must be incurred. - The project must be set up and made operational during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy 2025. - Registration with the Tourism Department is required to claim benefits. - For a minimum of three years after the subsidy, an annual self-declaration of continuous operation must be filed by April 15th. - If the unit closes within 1-3 years, between 50% and 80% of the subsidy must be refunded.
How to apply
**Step 1: Registration Process**
- Go to the Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal and register in the "Vendor / Investor" category. - Provide basic details, choosing the relevant "Type of Organisation" (for example, Public Limited, Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship, Partnership, Cooperative, Trust, FPO, Individual). - Fill in your Firm/Company Name and the name of the Authorized Person. - Give a valid email ID and mobile number, which will be used to send application details, your User ID, password, and other communications. - Once the basic registration form is submitted, a User ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number. - Use those credentials to log in to the portal, then update your profile to finish the full registration.
**Step 2: Application Process**
- Through the online single-window system, apply for and obtain every mandatory permission within the prescribed timeframes. - Finish constructing your project, making sure the minimum capital expenditure of ₹1 crore is achieved. - Begin commercial operations and gather proof that operations have started. - Within one year of the date of commencement of operation, file the capital subsidy application online, uploading all required documents in the specified formats (for instance, JPG for photos). - The Tourism Department/Board will verify your application and documents, and then take up the subsidy claim for processing.
How applications are assessed
The Tourism Department/Board reviews each application. It checks that the applicant meets the eligibility conditions, examines the particulars of the proposed tourism project, and verifies the capital expenditure already incurred against the scheme guidelines. All documents submitted are scrutinised for compliance with the criteria laid down in the Tourism Policy 2025.
Where these verifications are completed and found satisfactory, the subsidy claim is taken forward for disbursement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary aim of this capital subsidy scheme?
Madhya Pradesh's scheme encourages the setting up of sea planes, amphibian tourist vehicles, aero sports facilities and aero sports training centres or academies, with the twin aims of boosting adventure tourism and improving connectivity in the state.
What is the maximum subsidy amount I can receive?
Under this scheme, the capital investment subsidy cannot exceed ₹10,00,00,000 (₹10 crore).
What is the minimum capital expenditure required to be eligible?
A minimum capital expenditure of ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 crore) on fixed assets, as approved by the department, is required of applicants.
How is the subsidy disbursed for different project types?
For sea planes and amphibian tourist vehicles, subsidy is disbursed in stages — 40% when operations begin, followed by 20% annually in years two, three and four. Aero sports and aero sports training centres or academies receive their subsidy one year after commencing operations.
Can I apply if my company is not a Private Limited entity?
The scheme accepts applications from a range of entity types: Public Limited Company, Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship Firm, Partnership Firm, Cooperative, Trust, FPO, and Individuals.
What happens if my unit closes after receiving the subsidy?
Should a unit shut down within the stipulated one to three years of receiving the subsidy, it must return part of the amount to the department — between 80% and 50%, depending on the applicable slab.
Sectors
- Travel Tourism
- Capital Subsidy
- Tourism
- Adventure Tourism
- Madhya Pradesh
- Aero Sports
- Sea Plane
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.