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Tourist Guide Certification Scheme

The scheme aims to train and certify Goan youth as tourist guides through Basic and Advanced modules. It reimburses fees for the Basic course and sponsors the Advanced curriculum, creating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in Goa’s tourism sector.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Tourist Guide Certification Scheme” was launched by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to increase the number of certified tourists guides in Goa, thereby generating employment opportunities for Goan youth and improving the quality of tourist facilitation services in the State. It provides (i) reimbursement of the fee paid by Goan participants for the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (Basic) Certification Programme of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and (ii) sponsorship of the cost of an Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum developed by the Department of Tourism, Goa. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits

##### Reimbursement of Fees

Reimbursement of the fee paid by the participant for the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (Basic) Certification Programme (IITF Basic) conducted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

SC/ST category candidates are already exempted from payment of registration fees under the IITF programme and therefore are not eligible for reimbursement under this scheme.

##### Sponsored Training

Sponsorship of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum developed by the Department of Tourism, Goa, covering local history, heritage, culture, tourist destinations, soft skills, and etiquette.

##### Certification

On completion of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum, the Department of Tourism awards a Tourist Guide Certificate.

##### Optional Language Specialisation

Participants may optionally pursue Foreign Language Courses after certification at their own cost.

##### Special Provisions

Existing tourist guides registered with the Department of Tourism as on the date of notification may register for the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum at no cost.

₹500

Examination fee of ₹ 500 for the IITF Basic course shall be borne by the candidate.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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Copy of Applicant’s Residence Certificate of Goa
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Copy of Applicant’s Aadhaar Card
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Copy of Passing Certificate of 10 + 2 or Equivalent Examination
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Copy of Bank Passbook
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Copy of Certificate of Completion of IITF (Basic) Programme
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Original Fee Receipt / Challan of IITF Fee Submission
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Copy of Applicant’s Residence Certificate of Goa
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Copy of Applicant’s Aadhaar Card
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Copy of Passing Certificate of 10 + 2 or Equivalent Examination
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Copy of Bank Passbook
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Copy of Certificate of Completion of IITF (Basic) Programme and Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum
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Fee Receipt / Challan of Fee Submission (for Advanced Curriculum if any)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹500