Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grah Aawas (Home-Stay) Vikas Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Travel & Tourism,Housing & Shelter,Housing,Short home Stay,Tourism in India
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to promote rural and eco-tourism by encouraging local residents to develop homestay facilities, thereby generating employment and income opportunities within the state.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
1. This benefit is provided as a subsidy for the construction of homestays across the state of Uttarakhand, excluding areas under Municipal Corporations and Municipalities. 1. The applicant must be a native of Uttarakhand. 1. The building owner, who resides in the building with their family, may construct a minimum of one and a maximum of six guest rooms. 1. Upon construction of a new homestay or renovation of an existing one, the property must be registered with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council. 1. Preference will be given to buildings constructed or developed in the traditional hill-style architecture.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
The applicant must apply online through <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://msy.uk.gov.in/" nis:value=https://msy.uk.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/>under Deendayal Upadhyay Griha Awas (Homestay) Vikas Yojana. Registration requires an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number. The following documents must be attached during application: date of birth certificate, educational qualification certificate (optional), permanent residence certificate, land/building-related documents, plan layout (anganan), written certificate from the Pradhan regarding non-availability of land in the municipality, NOC for purchasing fire extinguisher/fire department approval, map approval by the authorized department/institution, and SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable. After submission, the application is forwarded to the District Tourism Development Officer (DTDO) of the concerned district. The DTDO schedules a committee meeting under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate and calls the applicant for an interview. If the committee finds the proposal satisfactory, it is sent to the bank from which the applicant intends to take the loan. The proposal is submitted online to the bank, which then initiates the loan approval process. Once approved, the bank notifies the Tourism Officer and credits the loan amount to the applicant’s account. After completing the construction or renovation of the homestay, the applicant must submit a written notice to the Tourism Officer confirming project completion. The new homestay must then be registered. A joint inspection is conducted by the District Tourism Development Officer and the relevant bank branch manager. After confirmation of project completion, the inspection report is submitted, the homestay begins hosting visitors, and the department transfers the approved subsidy directly to the bank account associated with the loan.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Aadhaar-linked Mobile Number
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate (optional)
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Land/Building Ownership Documents
- Layout Plan / Angan Plan of the Building
- Written Certificate from the Pradhan confirming non-availability of land in the municipality
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire Department for purchasing fire extinguishers
- Map Approval from the authorized department/institution
- Category Certificate (if applicable) – SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Permanent/original residents of Uttarakhand who own a building in non-municipal areas and reside there with their family are eligible to apply.
Can applicants construct new homestays or renovate existing ones?
Yes, the scheme provides funds/subsidy for both construction of new homestays and upgradation, extension, renovation, or improvement of existing buildings, including toilet construction.
What is the minimum and maximum number of guest rooms allowed?
Applicants can construct a minimum of one and a maximum of six guest rooms.
Is there a preference for a particular building style?
Preference is given to buildings constructed or developed in traditional hill-style architecture.
Is the applicant required to contribute any amount?
Yes, the beneficiary must contribute 12.5% of the project cost at the time of taking the loan.
Where can applicants submit their application?
Applications must be submitted online at https://msy.uk.gov.in/frontend/web/index.php
What is the process after submitting the online application?
The application is forwarded to the District Tourism Development Officer (DTDO). A committee chaired by the District Magistrate schedules an interview for the applicant to review the proposal.
How is the loan processed?
Once the committee approves the proposal, it is sent online to the bank chosen by the applicant. The bank then initiates the loan approval process and disburses the amount if approved.