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.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Youth from Uttarakhand are eligible to apply for the course. <br>
How many beneficiaries are selected under the scheme?
A total of 761 beneficiaries will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. <br>
How can one apply for the course?
Applicants must fill the prescribed format and submit it along with the necessary documents to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer. <br>
Who conducts the selection of participants?
Participants are selected by a committee constituted at the headquarters after evaluation and tests. <br>
How will applicants know if they are selected?
The District Tourism Development Officer will forward the list of selected applicants to the headquarters, which will then notify the participants. <br>

References

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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)

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  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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