Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas

The scheme "Installation of Ropeway Infrastructure for Transport in Inaccessible Tourist Places or Forest Areas" was launched by the Department of Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to promote private investment in establishing transport infrastructure in difficult terrains to enhance tourist accessibility. The scheme provides a Capital Investment Subsidy of 40% on Fixed Capital Investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹5,00,00,000/-. The applicant must invest a minimum capital expenditure of ₹1,00,00,000/- to install ropeway infrastructure in inaccessible tourist places or forest areas. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, and applications are accepted online through the state investment portal.

Capital Investment Subsidy: The scheme offers a subsidy of 40% against the Fixed Capital Investment.
Maximum Ceiling: The maximum subsidy amount is capped at ₹5,00,00,000/- (Five Crore Rupees).
Conditions

• The unit must be established and operated as per the definition, criterion, and standards defined by the Government.
• The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy.
• The beneficiary must submit a self-declaration regarding continuous operation on or before the 15th of April every year.
• If the unit closes within one year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the amount must be refunded.

• The applicant must be a private investor or entity establishing a tourism project defined under the policy.
• The applicant must propose a project for the installation of ropeway infrastructure for transport.
• The applicant must locate the project in inaccessible tourist places or forest areas.
• The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹1,00,00,000/- (One Crore Rupees) as approved by the department.
• The applicant must ensure the project is established and operationalized during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy.
• The applicant must submit the application for capital subsidy within one year from the date of commencement of operation.

Offline

Registration Process

Step 1: The applicant must visit the Madhya Pradesh Government's Invest Portal, and initiate the registration process as a "Vendor / Investor".
Step 2: The applicant must fill in the basic information section by selecting the appropriate "Type of Organisation" from the available options, which include Public Limited Company, Private Limited, LLP, Proprietorship Firm, Partnership Firm, Cooperative, Trust, FPO, and Individual. The applicant must enter the "Firm/Company Name" and the "Authorized Person Name" to establish the identity of the entity.
Step 3: The applicant must enter a valid email ID and mobile number. The Application Number, User ID, password, and all other important communications will be sent to this registered email ID.
Step 4: The applicant must complete the basic registration form submission. The system generates a User ID and password, which are shared directly with the applicant's registered mobile number.
Step 5: The authorized person logs in to the portal using the User ID and password received on the registered mobile number to process the company's activities. After the initial login, the applicant must update their profile to complete the full registration process before proceeding to apply for the scheme.

Application Process

Step 1: The applicant must apply for and secure mandatory permissions through the online single-window system within the stipulated time frames. Then, the applicant must do the following -

• Complete the construction, ensuring the minimum capital expenditure is met.
• Commence commercial operations and gather proof of operation.

Step 2: The applicant must submit the capital subsidy application online within one year from the date of commencement of operation. Upload all required documents, ensuring all files meet the specified format requirements (e.g., JPG for photos).
Step 3: The Tourism Department/Board verifies the application and documents and processes the subsidy claim.