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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.

Start date10 Mar 2022
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The Ministry of Tourism launched the Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme under the Overseas Promotion & Publicity (OPP) Scheme. The scheme aims to provide financial support to tourism service providers approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India or the respective State Government / Union Territory (UT) Administration for undertaking promotion and marketing of India in the overseas markets. > Objectives: - To motivate stakeholders to promote tourism to the country from the overseas markets. - To enhance the visibility of the brand Incredible India in the overseas markets. - To augment foreign tourist arrivals to the country.

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

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

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

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹3.5 L
Launched
10 Mar 2022