As a participant of this project, you will enjoy a host of benefits and advantages including promotion of the brand by the Government.
Post-implementation assistance and monitoring: To ensure the sustainability of the approved Green Farms Kerala units, there will be a permanent mechanism that monitors their activities.
Incentive & subsidy: An incentive to the tune of 25% for the additional specified facilities targeting exclusively at the tourists, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakhs. Subsidy will be given to the units only after the completion of the project and approval by a committee.
Availing of loans: Kerala Tourism will facilitate the farm/plantation owners in getting loans from commercial banks at the lowest rate.
Promotional support: All units under Green Farms Kerala will be marketed by Kerala Tourism through the print and electronic media. The units will also be promoted through the Kerala Tourism website as well as the tourism trade fairs and road shows organised by the Department of Tourism from time to time.
Capacity building: Training for qualitative improvement will be provided to those persons interacting with tourists through institutions like the Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Food Craft Institute, the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT) etc.