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Chief Minister's Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme
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myScheme’s own wording, reproduced in full. Where it is thin, that is the finding, and the completeness checks are below.

What this is

The scheme aims to promote and upgrade homestays across the state. It seeks to strengthen tourism infrastructure and create sustainable livelihood opportunities while enhancing Meghalaya’s eco-tourism potential.

In detail

The Chief Minister's Meghalaya Homestay Mission Scheme, launched by the Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, is aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure and promoting community-led hospitality. The scheme focuses on developing new homestays and upgrading existing ones to enhance Meghalaya’s position as a leading eco-tourism destination while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Who qualifies

Development of New Homestays

  • The applicant must provide proof of land ownership or a registered lease agreement for a minimum period of 7 years.
  • The applicant must select one homestay design from the 33 standard designs prepared by the Department of Tourism.

Upgradation of Existing Homestays

  • The applicant must provide proof of homestay operations for at least 6 months.
  • The applicant must ensure that the guest register shows a minimum of 50 bed nights.

What you get

  • Up to 70% of the project cost supported
  • Enhanced subsidy of up to 80% (₹8 lakhs) for Persons with Disability (PwD) applicants
  • ₹50,000 grant per room (up to ₹2 lakhs) for upgradation of existing homestays
  • Credit linkage through partner banks (Meghalaya Rural Bank and others notified)
  • Collateral-free loans with 1-year moratorium: subsidy disbursed as EMI support over 24 months
  • Design and architectural support provided by empanelled firms (cost borne by Department of Tourism)
  • Capacity building and training programs on hospitality, housekeeping, culinary skills, and marketing, conducted by the Tourism Department and partners (MSSDS, IHM Shillong, FCI Tura)
  • Exposure visits for high-performing beneficiaries to learn best practices
  • Mandatory furnishing and solar panel support (₹1 lakh allocation per homestay included in project cost)
  • Integration with digital platforms (M-TIME portal, Meghalaya Tourist App) for booking, branding and performance tracking.
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Eligibility published here486 characters
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Benefit amount published hereamount or quantity stated
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Description more than a name211 characters
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schemeNameChief Minister's Meghalaya Homestay Mission SchememyScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate...not published at source
schemeCloseDate...not published at source
nodalMinistryName...myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtSchemeFalsemyScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data...no source publishes this for any central scheme