MMS

The scheme promotes alternative tourism and supports rural and eco-tourism in the state. It encourages entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance for operating motorcaravans and aims to create employment opportunities while offering unique travel experiences across Meghalaya.

The Meghalaya Motorcaravan Scheme is a component of the CM-ELEVATE Program under the Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya. The scheme aims to promote alternative tourism models and encourage rural and eco-tourism by supporting motorcaravan (campervan)–based travel experiences. It provides 50% financial support on the project cost and facilitates credit access through partner banks, enabling entrepreneurs to purchase and operate motorcaravans across the state. Through this initiative, the government seeks to create new tourism opportunities, support local entrepreneurship, and enhance sustainable travel experiences in Meghalaya.

Individuals

• The applicant must be between 18 and 58 years of age.
• The applicant must hold a valid driving license.
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the tourism service sector.
• The applicant shall not be a credit defaulter from any bank.

For Registered Entities:

• The entity must be a recognized and registered tourism operator or tourism society with the Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya.
• The entity must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the tourism service sector.
• The entity shall not be a defaulter at any financial institution.
• The entity must provide an Incorporation Certificate or registration certificate, whichever is applicable.
• The entity shall not be a credit defaulter from any bank.

For Unregistered Entities:

• The entity can be any unregistered organization such as village organizations, self-help groups, or traditional communities based in Meghalaya.
• The entity must be actively involved in the tourism sector.
• The entity must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the tourism service sector.
• The entity shall not be a credit defaulter at any financial institution.

Down Payment/Margin Money Support:

Total down payment will be 50% of the price of the vehicle. Of this:

• 5% of the caravan price is to be paid by the entrepreneur to the bank.
• 45% of the caravan price will be paid by the Government of Meghalaya to the entrepreneur through the bank.

EMI Support:

• To reduce the operational cost burden in the first year, the Government of Meghalaya will pay 5% of the vehicle cost, distributed equally over twelve months, as EMI co-payment.

Additional Support

• Vehicles will be installed with GPS devices with a 5-year warranty, the cost of which will be borne by the government (one-time only).
• Branding cost of the vehicle will be borne by the entrepreneur and included in the total project cost.

Maximum Government Support:

• Maximum support will be 50% of the project cost or ₹ 25,00,000, whichever is lower.
• Vehicle permit costs will be borne by the entrepreneur.

Individuals

Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following

A. Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30

i. State and Central Government employees

ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.

iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government

iv. Registered class-1 contractors

v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government

vi. Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature shall not be ordinarily considered

B. Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.

Registered Entities

Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following

A. State and Central Government employees

B. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.

C. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government

D. Registered class-1 contractors

E. Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature shall not be ordinarily considered

F. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government.

Unregistered Entities

Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following

A. State and Central Government employees

B. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.

C. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government

D. Registered class-1 contractors

E. Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature

F. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government.