Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board
in Uttarakhand
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Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board in Uttarakhand
Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to promote tea tourism in Uttarakhand by attracting visitors to tea gardens and factories, creating local jobs, and supporting the state’s tea industry.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a firm or an individual belonging to Uttarakhand.
Firms or individuals with a minimum of three years of experience in the field of tourism are selected through the e-tendering process.
A 5-year contract is signed with the selected firm or individual.
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Benefits
Presently, the Board is conducting tea tourism activities in the tea gardens of Ghorakhal (Nainital), Champawat, and Kausani (Bageshwar), which are yielding the following benefits:
Tourists visiting the state, along with other scenic attractions, are also visiting the tea gardens and tea factories operated by the Board.
The Board collects a nominal entry fee from tourists visiting the plantations.
The revenue generated from the entry fee is utilized for developing tea tourism facilities in the same gardens.
The Board earns an annual income of approximately ₹75 lakh by organizing guided tours and tea-tasting sessions for visitors.
During the tourist season, about 500-600 tourists visit the tea gardens and tea factories every day.
Tea tourism operated by the Board is providing direct and indirect employment opportunities to local residents.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Documents are required in accordance with the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board guidelines to avail of the benefits. |
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Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tea tourism activities are currently being conducted in the tea gardens of Ghorakhal (Nainital), Champawat, and Kausani (Bageshwar). <br>