Promotion And Development Of Tea Tourism Infrastructure In Assam

What is Promotion And Development Of Tea Tourism Infrastructure In Assam?

The scheme “Promotion and Development of Tea Tourism Infrastructure in Assam” was launched by the Government of Assam which broadly includes the overall experience of tourists in the midst of a tea garden or state, with accommodation facilities in iconic bungalows with modern amenities.

Benefit

The scheme will upgrade the existing tourist infrastructure of the Tea Garden. The scheme will encourage private tea companies to promote tea tourism in the State. The scheme will help to develop modern amenities to attract tourists from all over the world. The scheme will help to develop coordination amongst the tea stakeholders including state tourist operators for flourishing tea –tourism. The scheme will promote tea tourism promotional activities such as plucking tealeaves, going on nature walks, trekking and rafting, and even play of golf, etc. Focusing cultural and socio-economic scenario of the Tea Tribes of Assam worldwide for tourist attraction. Local traditions like food, attire, and handicrafts will be promoted.

Level

State — Assam

Ministry / Dept.

Tourism Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

While selecting the tea gardens for boosting tea tourism in the state, the following selection criteria would be followed:- 1. Private Tea Garden companies’ Garden owners can apply. 1. If the tea garden is on a lease, then, the leaseholder can also apply subject to the lease period in hand being a m

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Benefits

The scheme will upgrade the existing tourist infrastructure of the Tea Garden. The scheme will encourage private tea companies to promote tea tourism in the State. The scheme will help to develop modern amenities to attract tourists from all over the world. The scheme will help to develop coordination amongst the tea stakeholders including state tourist operators for flourishing tea –tourism. The scheme will promote tea tourism promotional activities such as plucking tealeaves, going on nature walks, trekking and rafting, and even play of golf, etc. Focusing cultural and socio-economic scenario of the Tea Tribes of Assam worldwide for tourist attraction. Local traditions like food, attire, and handicrafts will be promoted.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 01: Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., will give wide publicity through open advertisements in daily newspapers, electronic media, etc. as per the norms. The applicant must check on a regular basis these sources of information. Step 02: The interested and eligible applicants shall apply in the prescribed format to be issued by the Managing Director, Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Guwahati, and will submit the same along with all supporting documents as specified. Step 03: Each individual tea garden meeting the eligibility criteria will apply for benefits under the scheme and come up with a presentation on the proposed infrastructure to be developed along with the estimated cost to be presented before the Selection Committee. Step 04: The application shall be scrutinized by the State Level Committee (SLC) for the selection of Tea Gardens to be undertaken under the project. Step 05: Once scrutiny is done, a physical inspection of the sites will be carried out by ATDC. Step 06: After scrutiny and physical inspection, the list of eligible tea gardens will be approved by the SLC for further implementation of the scheme. Step 07: SLC will act as the Guiding Force in all aspects for the effective implementation of the scheme.

Sources & References

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