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

The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Additional Incentive for Adventure Tour Operators क्या है?

“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.

लाभ

**Group A:** 60% **Group B:** 70% **Group C:** 80% **Group D:** 90% **Special Areas:** 100%

स्तर

State — West Bengal

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Tourism Department

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

- The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all eligible tourism projects/units/expansion projects of existing units set up on or after the effective date (i.e. 22nd February, 2021) of this incentive scheme. Or, - Eligible Hotel Units who started their commercial operation on or after 7th January,

अंतिम सत्यापन

Recently

Benefits

**Group A:** 60% **Group B:** 70% **Group C:** 80% **Group D:** 90% **Special Areas:** 100%

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Registration Process: Step 01: Visit the official Shilpasathi portal and click on ‘Apply online’. Step 02: A sign up window will appear. Click on ‘Create New’ for new user. Step 03: Select the Industry /Business /Commercial /Charitable Society/ Govt. entity and enter the concerned Registration number. Step 04: Then the ‘User Registration’ window will appear with the relevant fields that the applicant needs to fill accurately and click on ‘Register’. In case the applicant already has an account, click on the ‘Sign In’ button and login using valid User ID, password and Captcha code. Application Process: Step 01: Visit the official Shilpasathi portal and click on ‘Apply online’. Step 02: Enter your user name, password and captcha code then click on “Log In”. Or sign in with the registered mobile number and OTP. Step 03: Applicants will be directed to the user dashboard. Click on ‘ALL SERVICES’ to get the desired service. Step 04: A list of services will appear. Applicants need to click on the check box adjacent to the service named ‘Tourism Incentive’. Step 05: Once done, click on ‘Create CAF’. Applicant’s CAF ID will be created. Click on ‘Apply Online’ to proceed with the application. Step 06: Applicant will be redirected to the common application form where he has to fill in the necessary details mentioned for proceeding further with the application. Step 07: Once done, the applicant needs to attach the relevant documents required for the issuance of the certificate and click on ‘Save & Continue’. Step 08: Once uploaded, a ‘Document successfully uploaded’ header message will appear for confirmation. Applicants will be shown the filled application with details provided for final review. Step 09: Once reviewed, the applicant needs to click on the Declaration checkbox on the bottom left of the application page before proceeding to the ‘Submit’ button. Step 10: The applicant will receive notifications through SMS and email at critical stages of application processing–application submission, application approval or rejection at various stages. Step 11: Once done, the applicant will be auto redirected to the ‘Check status’ page to view the current status of the application. Step 12: Once all the steps are successfully completed , after Approval by the authority the applicant will receive in the online system the Registration certificate approved by the Department by clicking on the ‘Download Certificate’ button. Note: The steps for getting the incentives are Issue of Registration Certificate, Issue of Date of Commencement Certificate and issue of Eligibility Certificate before granting incentives in each case. After getting both the Registration and Date of Commercial Operation Certificate, the Tourism unit applies to the Managing Director, West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation for Eligibility Certificate. After getting all the above mentioned three certificates the eligible units apply to The Managing Director, West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation for Different types of incentives (see sl. 1) through different online forms. Helpdesk: Protiti, 23, Abanindranath Tagore Sarani (Camac Street), Kolkata - 700017, West Bengal, India. Phone: +91 33 2255 3700 Fax: +91 33 2255 3737 Email: [email protected] For any technical query or any critical issues faced while submitting application please mail to our Quick Response Team at: [email protected] Silpa Sathi Single Window Cell-Helpline Number (Toll free): 1800-345-5562

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.