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The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Additional Incentive for Adventure Tour Operators

“Additional Incentive for Adventure Tour Operators” incentives under the “WBIS” scheme by the Dept. of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide reimbursement incentives with SGST payments for purchasing tents, dinghies, adventure & sports equipment, and related accessories.

Start date22 Feb 2021
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

“Additional Incentive for Adventure Tour Operators” is a sub scheme under “The West Bengal Incentive Scheme 2021”. It was launched on 22nd February, 2021, by the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2025. > Objective of the “West Bengal Incentive Scheme” scheme: The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance and help enthusiastic intending or prospective entrepreneurs to start their own business as a self-employed youth who will become an employer in upcoming days and generate more employment. > Objective of the “Additional Incentive for Adventure Tour Operators” scheme: Through this incentive, an eligible unit, which has been qualified for bringing in more than 50 International Tourists or 100 Domestic Inbound Tourists in a financial year supported by payment of SGST, shall be entitled to an additional incentive for purchase of tents/dingy/adventure & sports equipments/ related accessories by way of reimbursement in different areas.

Benefits

Group A: 60%

Group B: 70%

Group C: 80%

Group D: 90%

Special Areas: 100%

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

  • > Documents required for the Registration and Eligibility Certificate [(Form I)](https://westbengalincentive21.wb.gov.in/files/contents/notification_wbis_2021.pdf):
  • A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association issued by the Registrar of Companies/ Partnership agreement.
  • A Statement of names and addresses of the Director/ Partners/Owners of the company.
  • Project Report.
  • Valid No objection Certificate from pollution control Board.
  • Valid No objection Certificate from West Bengal Fire Service.
  • In case of loan, Photocopy of Sanction letter from the Central Financial Institution/State Financial institution/ Bank.
  • Copy of the Audited Balance sheet for the last 3 years with Income Tax acknowledgement.
  • Estimate for Building and Plant & Machinery vetted by Govt. Registered Valluer / Chattered Valluer.
  • Land Deed and all other Documents supporting statements made in the Form (Mutation/ROR, Conversion Certificate, site plan,clearance from M.A. Deptt. etc.
  • All applicable clearance from Govt. authorities (Forest, CRZ, Police, etc.).
  • Sarai Registration Certificate under Bengal Sarai Regulation Act (in case Hotel started their Commercial operation)
  • Valid Trade License from appropriate authority.
  • GST Certificate and GST return.
  • Sanctioned Building Plan from appropriate authority (KMC/ Municipality/ Panchayat/or any other appropriate authority).
  • > Documents required for the Waiver of Electricity Duty:
  • Schedule of the adventure sports equipment purchased.
  • Documents showing cost & dates of procurement of the equipment.
  • Copy of acknowledgement of furnishing of return.
  • Documents showing payment of SGST.
  • Certificate to be issued by the Director of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal, as per Annexure-A (format is available for download in attachment section).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Launched
22 Feb 2021