Capital Subsidy to Existing Hotels for Renovation/Modernization & Upgradation

The Department of Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh, administers the "Capital Subsidy to Existing Hotels for Renovation/Modernization & Upgradation" scheme. Its purpose is to encourage private investment in tourism by supporting existing hotels and resorts in the state to upgrade to Deluxe or higher classification. The scheme offers a capital subsidy as per tourism policy guidelines, with eligibility tied to specific investment and capacity thresholds.

Applicants must be operational hotel or resort units planning substantial capital expenditure of either ₹10 crore or ₹25 crore, depending on the target upgradation category. Implementation is handled by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, and applications are submitted online through the state government's Invest Portal.

- **Registration Process:** - Go to the Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal (https://sws.invest.mp.gov.in/) and initiate registration under the "Vendor / Investor" category. - Enter the necessary details, choosing the "Type of Organisation" (such as Public Limited, Private Limited, or Proprietorship), along with the "Firm/Company Name" and "Authorized Person Name." - Furnish a functional email address and mobile number for all correspondence. - Complete the basic registration form to obtain a User ID and password, which are delivered to your registered mobile number. - Access the portal using the credentials provided, then complete your profile to finalise the registration. - **Application Process:** - Obtain all requisite permissions through the online single-window mechanism. - Finish the construction phase, ensuring the minimum capital expenditure (₹10 crore or ₹25 crore) is fulfilled. - Begin commercial operations and gather evidence of operational activity. - File the capital subsidy application online within one year of the operational start date, attaching all necessary documents in the prescribed formats. - The Tourism Department/Board will review the application and supporting documents, after which the subsidy claim is processed.

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department/Board verifies applications and supporting documents to confirm adherence to the scheme’s eligibility criteria, investment milestones, and operational commencement. Approval is granted only when these conditions are met, in line with the tourism policy guidelines.