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, administers the "Capital Subsidy for Establishment of Sea Plane, Amphibian Tourist Vehicle and Aero Sports and Aero Sports Training Centre/Academy" scheme. Its purpose is to strengthen adventure tourism and improve connectivity through alternative transport and recreation options. Financial incentives are offered to entrepreneurs and businesses to support the creation and running of these specialised tourism ventures.

The scheme covers sea plane operations, amphibian tourist vehicle services, aero sports facilities, and aero sports training centres or academies. It aims to make Madhya Pradesh a leading destination for adventure tourism for both domestic and international travellers. Financial assistance is provided against a portion of the fixed capital investment, which lowers the initial cost for new projects and supports capital-intensive activity in this sector. The initiative is part of the state's Tourism Policy 2025 and contributes to sustainable tourism development and regional employment.

**Step 1: Registration Process** - Access the Invest Portal of the Madhya Pradesh Government and begin registration under the category "Vendor / Investor". - Provide the necessary details, choosing the correct "Type of Organisation" (such as Public Limited, Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship, Partnership, Cooperative, Trust, FPO, or Individual). - Enter the Firm/Company Name and the name of the Authorized Person. - Supply a valid email address and mobile number to receive application updates, User ID, password, and other correspondence. - Submit the basic registration form; a User ID and password will be dispatched to the mobile number provided. - Use these credentials to log in, then complete the full registration by updating your profile.

**Step 2: Application Process** - Obtain all required permissions through the online single-window system within the prescribed deadlines. - Finish project construction, ensuring the minimum capital expenditure of ₹1 crore is achieved. - Begin commercial operations and gather evidence of operation. - File the capital subsidy application online within one year of the operation commencement date, attaching all necessary documents in the required formats (e.g., JPG for photographs). - The Tourism Department/Board will subsequently review the application and documents, then proceed with processing the subsidy claim.

The Tourism Department/Board handles the review and processing of applications. Selection hinges on checking the applicant’s eligibility, the specifics of the proposed tourism project, and the capital expenditure already incurred, all against the scheme’s guidelines. Every document submitted is examined for conformity with the criteria laid out in the Tourism Policy 2025. When these checks are finished and the findings are acceptable, the subsidy claim moves forward for payment.