Government of Kerala's Special Relief Scheme for Small-scale entrepreneurs and employees of tourism sector to be implemented through Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission

Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala has announced a Revolving Fund scheme in a bid to support the State’s travel and tourism sector, which was badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the scheme, Department of Tourism, through Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission, will provide interest-free loans to small-scale entrepreneurs and employees in the sector to help them tide over the current crisis.

Highlights

• A maximum amount of Rs. 10,000 will be disbursed as an interest-free loan without any collaterals.
• Applications to be submitted online to the Director of Tourism.
• People employed in the tourism sector as well as registered units under Kerala RT Mission are eligible
• Loan to be sanctioned on a first-come first-serve basis after scrutiny by a panel of experts.
• A sum of Rs. 10 crore has been earmarked for the Revolving Fund Scheme, which is valid for five years.

For more details, refer Government Orders
G.O.(Rt) No.299/2021/TSM dated 05-10-2021
G.O.(Rt) No.334/2021/TSM dated 25-10-2021

How to apply for Tourism Revolving Fund? Watch tutorial video in Malayalam.