- Maximum benefit
- 25% capital subsidy up to ₹2 crore for investments of ₹10 lakh to ₹10 crore (larger tiers up to ₹40 crore)
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises, for specific activities only
- Status
- Open; current term ends 22 November 2027
Is UP Tourism Policy 2022 open? Key facts at a glance
UP Tourism Policy 2022 (Uttar Pradesh): 25% capital subsidy up to ₹2 crore for investments of ₹10 lakh to ₹10 crore (larger tiers up to ₹40 crore).
Last verified: 26 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Level | Uttar Pradesh State scheme |
| Type of benefit | Capital Subsidy or Interest Subsidy + Stamp Duty and Charges Exemption |
| Maximum benefit | 25% capital subsidy up to ₹2 crore for investments of ₹10 lakh to ₹10 crore (larger tiers up to ₹40 crore) |
| Project cost range | Investment of ₹10 lakh and above; tiers to above ₹500 crore |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Service). Only for: Only for tourism units eligible under the policy (hotels, homestays, heritage units and the other units it lists) and registered under it. |
| Implementing agency | Department of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh |
| Where to apply | Nivesh Mitra |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) |
| Current term ends | 22 November 2027 |
| Last verified | 26 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is UP Tourism Policy 2022?
The Department of Tourism’s policy for tourism investment in Uttar Pradesh, in force from 23 November 2022 for five years or until substituted.
Eligible tourism units registered under the policy get a capital subsidy by investment: 25% up to ₹2 crore for ₹10 lakh to ₹10 crore, 20% up to ₹7.5 crore up to ₹50 crore, 15% up to ₹20 crore up to ₹200 crore, 10% up to ₹25 crore up to ₹500 crore, and 10% up to ₹40 crore above ₹500 crore, with 5% more for units of women or SC/ST entrepreneurs and 5% more in a Focus Tourist Destination, all incentives being capped at 30%.
Instead of the capital subsidy a unit can take a 5% interest subsidy on loans of up to ₹5 crore, capped at ₹25 lakh a year.
Other incentives cover a 100% stamp duty and registration fee exemption on the first land transaction (against a bank guarantee), waiver of land-use conversion and development charges, EPF reimbursement for five years for units with more than 50 employees, and green and energy-audit reimbursements.
What are the key benefits of UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- Capital subsidy by investment: ₹10 lakh–₹10 crore 25% up to ₹2 crore; up to ₹50 crore 20% up to ₹7.5 crore; up to ₹200 crore 15% up to ₹20 crore; up to ₹500 crore 10% up to ₹25 crore; above ₹500 crore 10% up to ₹40 crore (section 7).
- Additional 5% for units of women or SC/ST entrepreneurs and 5% in a Focus Tourist Destination; all incentives capped at 30% (clauses 7.2–7.3).
- Instead of the capital subsidy: 5% interest subsidy on loans up to ₹5 crore, capped at ₹25 lakh a year (clause 7.4).
- 100% stamp duty and registration fee exemption on the first land transaction, against a bank guarantee (clause 7.5); waiver of land-use conversion and development charges (clause 7.6).
- EPF reimbursement for five years for units with more than 50 employees (clause 7.7); green and energy-audit reimbursements (clause 7.9.2).
What could a unit get under UP Tourism Policy 2022?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: 25% capital subsidy up to ₹2 crore for investments of ₹10 lakh to ₹10 crore (larger tiers up to ₹40 crore)
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy 2022 (policy text on Invest UP), in force from 23 November 2022 for five years or until substituted.
Who can apply for UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- Tourism units eligible under section 4 of the policy (hotels, homestays, heritage units and others), registered under the policy.
- Investment of at least ₹10 lakh for the capital subsidy.
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- Register on the Nivesh Mitra portal (from uptourism.gov.in: Tourism Policy 2022, Apply for Tourism Unit Certificate through Nivesh Mitra), then complete the company profile on the UP Tourism portal.
- The Director General, Tourism issues the Registration Certificate; subsidy claims are then filed on the Tourism Subsidy Portal (Invest UP Tourism Policy 2022 booklet, p. 72).
Apply at: Nivesh Mitra
Which documents are needed for UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- Registration of the unit under the policy with the Department of Tourism
- Project report with the investment break-up
- Land documents and bank guarantee (for the stamp duty exemption)
- Loan sanction letter (for the interest subsidy option)
- EPF records (for the EPF reimbursement)
Why are UP Tourism Policy 2022 applications rejected?
- Unit type not among those eligible under the policy
- Investment below ₹10 lakh
- Both the capital subsidy and the interest subsidy claimed
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.
Frequently asked questions about UP Tourism Policy 2022
- Is UP Tourism Policy 2022 open?
- Yes. The current term runs until 22 November 2027. Status last verified: 26 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Service). Only for: Only for tourism units eligible under the policy (hotels, homestays, heritage units and the other units it lists) and registered under it.
- What is the maximum benefit under UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- 25% capital subsidy up to ₹2 crore for investments of ₹10 lakh to ₹10 crore (larger tiers up to ₹40 crore).
- How do I apply for UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- 1. Register on the Nivesh Mitra portal (from uptourism.gov.in: Tourism Policy 2022, Apply for Tourism Unit Certificate through Nivesh Mitra), then complete the company profile on the UP Tourism portal. 2. The Director General, Tourism issues the Registration Certificate; subsidy claims are then filed on the Tourism Subsidy Portal (Invest UP Tourism Policy 2022 booklet, p. 72). Apply at: Nivesh Mitra.
- Until when can I apply for UP Tourism Policy 2022?
- The current term runs until 22 November 2027. Projects must usually be registered or commence within the term; check the cut-off before you rely on it.
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