Marketing Development Assistance Scheme
Ministry: Ministry Of Tourism
Department: Ministry of Tourism
The Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme under the Overseas Promotion & Publicity (OPP) Scheme aims to support the promotion and marketing of Indian tourism in overseas markets.
About This Scheme
Benefits
For Tourism Service Providers
₹3.5 L
Financial support for study tours, and participation in travel shows/exhibitions/road shows in overseas markets (organized by the Ministry of Tourism) will be provided up to a maximum of ₹3,50,000/- per case/tour.
₹10.0K
Sr. No. Particulars Extent of Support 1Economy class airfare for travel between India to another country and from there to a group of countries by air/rail.90%2Cost of built-up/furnished stall, electricity and water charges, participation fee, etc., at travel fair/exhibitions held overseas.90%3Lodging expenses on overseas tour Max. 5 nights with an upper ceiling of room rate at ₹10,000/- per night.
For Tourism Departments of State Governments / UT Administrations
Financial support for participation in overseas travel shows and exhibitions will be provided as follows:
₹3.5 L
Sr. No. Particulars Extent of Support1. Cost of built-up/furnished stall, electricity and water charges, participation fee, etc., at travel fair/exhibitions held overseas.Overall ceiling of ₹3,50,000/-.
2. Since, the representatives of State Govts and UTs are provided TA/DA by the States/UTs, the provisions of financial assistance towards international air fare and lodging are not applicable to them.
For Tourism Service Providers /Tourism Departments of State Governments / UT Administrations
₹1.0 L
Financial support for online promotion of tourism destinations and products in overseas markets, including digital content creation, will cover 50% of the total cost, up to ₹1,00,000/- per financial year, subject to actuals.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Proof of TSP approval by Ministry of Tourism or State/UT Tourism Department.
- ✦Declaration/Undertaking of no investigation or debarment.
- ✦FEE certificate certified by a Chartered Accountant.
- ✦Financial assistance details of the past three years.
- ✦Air tickets and boarding passes or passport pages with immigration stamps.
- ✦Tour report (maximum 250 words).
- ✦Original receipts and proof of payments for air tickets, booth setup, participation fees, and lodging.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹3.5 L
- Launched
- 10 Mar 2022
