LAGC

Low Altitude Guide Course

Youth from Uttarakhand can enhance their career prospects by receiving training and certification as professional low altitude guides through this scheme. A total of 761 beneficiaries will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, equipping them with valuable credentials to thrive in the tourism sector.

State In Kind

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Tourism Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Travel & Tourism, Skills & Employment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Low Altitude, Guide, Training, Youth

Details

The scheme “Low Altitude Guide Course” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to train and certify youth from Uttarakhand as professional low altitude guides and provide them with skill development opportunities to strengthen their role in the state’s tourism sector.

Benefits

  • The beneficiary will become a certified low-altitude guide upon completing the course

The beneficiary will become a certified low-altitude guide upon completing the course.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a youth from Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The total number of 761 beneficiaries will be selected.


Application Process

Offline

  • Applicants must complete the prescribed application form and submit it along with the required documents to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
  • Upon completion of the tests, the District Tourism Development Officer will forward the list of shortlisted candidates to the headquarters.
  • Final selection of participants will be made by a committee constituted at the headquarters.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status