Chief Minister’s Paryatan Vikas Yojana

Description
The scheme “Chief Minister’s Paryatan Vikas Yojna CMPVY ” was launched by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to develop tourism facilities in the state to attract more tourism. The scheme has three components – a Development support to Patisserie and Food courts, b Development support for Homestays, c Development of adventure sports by financial support in the procurement of equipment. Objective: - To promote tourism in the State and thereby livelihood for the locals. Important Features: - Patisserie and food courts in popular tourist spots and important towns/ tourist places of Arunachal Pradesh - Value addition to Home Stay operators, which include renovation of 2 adequately sized well-furnished rooms with attached toilet with shower, geyser, and western toilet - Purchase of various types of adventure tourism equipment such as rafts, kayaks, Quad bikes, lobs, lip lines, Bungee jumps, etc.

Benefits
• Direct loan subsidy of ₹5.00 lakh is provided to open Patisserie.
• Homestays and procure equipment for adventure tourism.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Any Arunachal Pradesh domicile can apply to avail of the benefit of this scheme.
2. For Homestays: Beneficiaries should be registered with the Department of Tourism.
3. Those Homestay operators trained with the Department of Tourism will be given priority.
4. For Cab Service Operators and Patisseries, Food courts: Beneficiaries should be registered as tour operators with the Department of Tourism.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
• Passport-size photographs
• Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
• Registration certificate with the Department of Tourism.
• Training certificates of Dept. of Tourism (if applicable)
• Registration certificate as a tour operator with the dept. of Tourism (for Cab Service Operators and Patisseries, Food courts)
• Any other document, as requested by the Department of Tourism.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to promote tourism in the State and thereby livelihood for the locals.

Q: By which department was this scheme launched?
A: Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Q: What are the three components of this scheme?
A: The three components of the scheme are - a) development support to Patisserie and Food courts, b) development support to Homestays, and c) development of adventure sports by financial support in the procurement of equipment.

Q: How will this scheme help the Home Stay Operators?
A: This scheme helps the Home Stay Operators through the renovation of 2 adequately sized well-furnished rooms with attached toilets with showers, geysers, and western toilets.

Q: Is there any provision for the purchase of equipment under the scheme?
A: Yes, there is the provision for the purchase of various types of adventure tourism equipment such as rafts, kayaks, Quad bikes, lobs, lip lines, Bungee jumps, etc.

Q: How much loan subsidy will be provided under the scheme?
A: A direct loan subsidy of [?]5.00 lakh is provided to open Patisserie.

Q: What other benefits will be provided under the scheme?
A: Homestays and procures equipment for adventure tourism.

Q: Is registration mandatory for a beneficiary with the Dept. of Tourism?
A: Yes, beneficiaries should be registered with the Dept. of Tourism.

Q: Will anyone get priority under the scheme?
A: Yes, those Homestay operators who have trained with the Dept. of Tourism will be given priority.

Q: Is it also mandatory for Cab Service Operators and Patisseries to be registered with the Department of Tourism?
A: Yes, they should be registered as a tour operator with the dept. of Tourism.

Q: Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: Any Arunachal domicile can apply to avail of the benefit of this scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for resident of Arunachal Pradesh?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

Q: How will the beneficiary be selected for the scheme?
A: The person will be interviewed and assessed by the District administration (District Tourism Officer) before he/she receives the benefit.

Q: How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to visit the nearest District Tourism Office.