Development of Eco-adventure Tourism, Adventure Sports Activities
Sports Government of Gujarat Contents
Project Concept 3 Market Potential 6 Growth Drivers 7 Gujarat – Competitive Advantage 8 Project Information 9 - Location
- Key Players
- Potential Collaboration Opportunities
- Infrastructure Availability / Connectivity
- Manpower Requirement Project Financials 15 Approvals & Incentives 16 Key Department Contacts 18
2 Project Concept
Background
The objective of this project is to set up an ecotourism, adventure sports Activities facility to promote state tourism. Gujarat with its great geographical diversity, ethereal salted-crusted deserts, expansive wetlands, pristine beaches, arid grasslands, and lush forests is a tourists’ paradise. The facilities may include training courses for the students aspiring career in this field.
Tourists visiting the state soak in the rich cultural diversity, indulge in the various fairs and festivals, savour the cuisine and take fond memories back home. The state thus provides ideal sites for developing an ecotourism, adventure sports and mountain climbing facilities.
Ecotourism
Ecotourism is defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.“ (definition by The International Ecotourism Society)
Eco-adventure tourism is a sub-segment of ecotourism that primarily involves adventure activities in the natural habitat, such as mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, skiing, rafting and paragliding. Eco-adventures are usually relatively intense, physically demanding trips designed to highlight the natural beauty of the destination and to disturb the environment as little as possible.
State Offerings Gujarat has various ecotourism sites placed amidst dense jungles. These include:
Campsites & Rock Climbing & Paragliding Sites Mountain Parks & Trekking Sites Mountaineering ► Saputara Biking Sites Sanctuaries ► Kevdi Sites ► Pavagadh Hill ► Kadacch ► Gir National Park ► Mahal ► Pavagadh Hill ► Junagadh ► Garej ► Blackbuck ► Kanjeta ► Junagadh ► Junagadh National Park ► Sitavan ► Taranga Hills ► Nal Sarovar Bird ► Waghai Sanctuary ► Zarwani
3 Project Concept
Eco-adventure Tourism, Adventure Sports Activities Facility
► The facility will train candidates in different areas – land adventure, water adventure and aero sports
► Different places will offer several eco-adventure and adventure activities such as mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, paragliding and bungee jumping. These activities will be aimed at not only the local population of Gujarat, but also at domestic and international tourists visiting the state. They will be conducted in the presence of trained instructors
► Mountaineering ► Hiking ► Parasailing Suggested eco- ► Trekking ► Camping Paragliding adventure and adventure ► Rock climbing ► Mountain ► Bungee sports jumping ► Sports Climbing Biking
► Administrative office ► Parking Physical ► Training rooms ► Equipment storage infrastructure ► Sports ground room ► Washrooms and changing rooms ► Cafeteria
Eco-adventure Training Facility
► Eco-adventure activities need specialized training, especially where there is higher risk and specific need of understanding use of equipment. The proposed project will include a state-of-the- art training center at the identified site
Training courses: Suggested ► Mountaineering ► Hiking ► Paragliding trainings ► Trekking ► Camping ► Marine ► Rock climbing ► Biking camping
The following training center facilities within an approx. built-up area of 4,100 sq meter (including residential facilities): ► Hostel – 10 rooms with attached toilets to accommodate 20 Physical students on twin-sharing basis; individual studio rooms with infrastructure attached toilets for 5 trainers and 5 residential staff ► Classrooms (2) ► Dining room and kitchen ► Administrative office ► Entertainment room ► Staff room ► Storage room
4 Project Concept
Common Components for Eco-adventure Park and Training Facility
► First aid ► Vehicles ► Water storage tanks ► Navigational aids ► Electric equipment ► Sewage disposal and drainage systems
Indicative Basic Minimum Requirements for Adventure Activities
1 Guides/Instructors
Equipment 2 Guides and instructors leading mountaineering activities should, as a minimum, will hold certificates for: ► A minimum 16-hr first aid course ► Equipment, specially safety equipment should be certified ► Advanced Course and preferably also Method of Instruction and approved by an international body like CE or UIAA and Search and Rescue certification ► The operator and leader must have a sound knowledge of ► Maintain a log book containing authenticated records of specifically designed rope, including types and experience in adventure activities applications. A safe working load of 25KN (2.5 tons) and CE approval is the internationally recognised standard for climbing rope ► There is a wide range of climbing aids and devices and their operations and applications. Belay device like stitch 3 Documentation plates and belay techniques are changing every year. One must keep abreast of latest climbing and belay standards The tour operator will maintain, at the minimum, the following in practice documentation: ► Details of all Guides and Instructors including, copies of certifications, record of expedition experience and feedback ► Copies of all Permits and Permissions of current expeditions 4 ► Copies of identification documents, Insurance cover and details of Risk Mitigation next of kin for all participants, guides/ instructors ► Copy of SOP ► Current list of emergency contact numbers ► Copy of insurance document of client in case of emergency In order to mitigate risk, following will be advised: ► To get participants medically examined before starting on the journey 5 ► To ensure that at least one or two members of the Emergencies and rescues expedition have experience of high altitude climbing ► To provide wireless sets for communication between camps ► Adequate first aid medical equipment will be available on site ► To bring radio receiving sets in case weather forecasts ► Evacuation routes will be identified and known to participants, by the All India Radio are required to be arranged guides and instructors ► To ensure that environment safeguards are ► A detailed and documented evacuation/emergency procedure implemented in their programme so that the area visited will be available at the base camp along with closest available by them suffers no damage, and is left clean for emergency services which can be called upon as required subsequent expeditions
5 Market Potential
Potential Market Size Eco adventure sports primarily cater to the needs of adventure tourists, as well as other adventure enthusiasts. The adventure sports market in India is still quite small compared to the global size, indicating a strong potential for growth. The demand for adventure sports by Indian tourists increased 400% between 2008-2013, indicating a strong domestic market. Source: “Adventure tourism picks up steam in Inia” Base Camp India article, http://www.basecampindia.com/images/Basecamp_Articles/Adventure%20Tourism.pdf, accessed 30 August 2016 Adventure sports market (in INR crore) ► The global adventure sports market is estimated at nearly INR 5,34,000 crore (USD 89 b), while the Indian market is Global 5,34,000 estimated to be around INR 500 crore 50 (USD 83 m) India 0 ► There is a significant potential to drive Source: “Adventure tourism business booms in India,” The Economic Times, http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-03-23/news/48491521_1_adventure- growth in this market in India sports-adventure-tour-operators-adventure-travel-trade-association, accessed 16 June 2016
► Gujarat has a youth population (15-24 years) of around 1.2 crore, of which Youth 54% are male and 46% female. This youth population provides a population significantly large target market for eco adventure sports in Gujarat.
► Gujarat is seeing an increasing inflow of leisure tourists which is driving the Leisure tourists potential market for eco adventure activities. The number of leisure tourists flocking to Gujarat increased 18% YoY to 24 lakh in 2014-15.
Key Adventure Activity Sites in India
Nun and Kun, Ladakh, J&K Saser and Mosostang Kangri, Ladakh, J&K Gulmarg, J&K Hanuman Tibba, Himachal Pradesh Manali, Himachal Pradesh Kufri, Himachal Pradesh Auli, Uttarakhand Nanda Devi, Uttarakhand Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Narnaul, Haryana Rathong, Sikkim Kanchenjunga, Sikkim Kanchenjunga, Sikkim Kumbalgadh, Rajasthan
Mount Abu, Rajasthan Udaipur, Rajasthan
Junagadh, Gujarat Pavagadh, Gujarat
Saputara, Gujarat
Matheran, Maharashtra Kamshet, Maharashtra Araku Valley, Andhra Dandeli Karnataka Pradesh Dudhsagar falls, Goa Chitoor, Andhra Pradesh Shola Heights West, Karnataka Nandi Hills, Karnataka Brahmagiri Hills, Karnataka Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu Note: There are several adventure activity sites across India, indicating a strong potential Vagamon, Kerala for eco-adventure and adventure sports guides and instructors
6 Growth Drivers
1 ► Growing popularity of adventure sports
► India’s adventure tourism industry nearly doubled in size between 2009-2014, driven by a key shift in interest towards adventure sports, primarily from domestic tourists who are looking beyond usual holidays for new experiences ► Out of nearly 20 lakh adventure tourists, international tourists contribute up to 10% or 2 lakh, while the rest 18 lakh are domestic tourists. According to an analysis by industry chamber, PHDCCI, adventure tourism is growing at 20% YoY, and is expected to emerge as one of the biggest foreign exchange earners — surpassing USD 27 b market size by 2018, provided that key policy initiatives are undertaken by state governments Source: “Adventure tourism business booms in India; but many pitfalls need to be addressed,” Economic Times website, http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014- 03-23/news/48491521_1_adventure-sports-adventure-tour-operators-adventure-travel-trade-association, accessed 30 August 2016; “Adventure sports tourism in India worth $2bn,” Sportz Power website, http://www.sportzpower.com/?q=node/11726/pdf, accessed 30 August 2016.
2 ► Increasing monetization opportunities
► Opportunities to monetize eco adventure activities are now better than ever. With internet users in India set to grow to 500 m by the end of 2016, the online space is becoming a key source to promote and monetize adventure sports ► Promotions and monetization methods may include offering adventure sports as weekend getaway packages, partnering with online travel and coupon portals to offer deals on eco adventure sport activities, striking corporate tie-ups, and partnering with foreign tourism boards Source: “Internet users in India to cross 500 mn in 2016: Prasad,” Business Standard website, http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/internet-users-in- india-to-cross-500-mn-in-2016-prasad-116050401237_1.html, accessed 30 August 2016
3 ► Expanding adventure tourism infrastructure
► Adventure tourism is being backed further by expanding tourist infrastructure in some popular locations such as Ladakh, Rishikesh, and Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers. With improving infrastructure, it is becoming easier for tourists to reach these places, and more convenient to indulge in adventure activities there ► In addition, there are now more adventure tour operators that offer several options for tourists to engage in adventure activities. Adventure tourism is better packaged today and tour operators are driving repeat users, allowing people pursue this as a hobby
4 ► Rise in adventure sports training
► India is seeing a rise in adventure sports training institutes across states. ► In December 2015, Haryana Govt. announced the establishment of Adventure Sports Academy that would be set up on 5 acres of land at Morni in Panchkula district, and will offer adventure sports training, including ground sports, aero sports, and water sports ► Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering Training Institute (PNSMTI) in Munsiyari, Uttarakhand is another newly established mountaineering institute situated at an altitude of 2,200m. PNSMTI is the second premier mountaineering institute of Uttarakhand after Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
7 Gujarat - Competitive Advantage
Strong Focus on Driving Tourism
► The Gujarat government granted industry status to tourism and unveiled a new tourism policy in 2015, providing incentives to boost the sector
► The total flow of tourist is expected to grow from 383 lakh (376 lakh domestic and 7 lakh international) in FY16 to 1,255 lakh (1,233 domestic and 22 international) in FY25
► Investment in Gujarat’s tourism sector is expected to grow five-fold from INR 5,400 crore (USD 0.8 b) to INR 26,900 crore (USD 4 b) during 2014–2025
► Gujarat tourism sector is expected to contribute to 5% of the nation’s GDP by 2025, up from 2.7% in 2014. In addition, Gujarat’s tourism sector is likely to generate 3 m jobs by 2025
Domestic Tourists (in lakh) International Tourists (in lakh) Column1 1,233 Column1 22 CAGR: 14.1% CAGR: 637 13.2% 12 376 7 194 4
FY11 FY16 FY20E FY25E FY11 FY16 FY20E FY25E Source: Tourist Flow Information System- Annual Report 2015-16
Total Investment in tourism Total Contribution of Gujarat Employment from (USD b) Tourism to India’s GDP Tourism (in m)
CAGR: 5.0 CAGR: 4 5.76% CAGR: 3 2.7 % 15.63% 11.0% 0.9 % 0.8 5 1
2014 2025P 2014 2025P 2014 2025P
Source: Tourism Policy for state of Gujarat(2015-20)
Government Support and Investment
► Under the 2016-17 Gujarat budget, a provision of INR 5 crore to develop community sports and adventure sports in the state
8 Project Information
Possible Locations
Kutch
Sabarmati riverfront
Pavagadh hill station
Girnar hills Saputara hill station
► Girnar Hills, Junagadh – Girnar, also known as Girinagar or is a group of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat. The city of Junagadh is located at the base of Girnar Hills
► Saputara hill station is suitable for adventure activities
► Pavagadh hills is area identified for aero sports and land adventure sports Identified Locations ► Sabarmati river front is area identified for water sports activities
► Kutch is area identified for sports suck as biking
► Costal Areas of Gujarat
► Narmada Canals
► Dams…like Narmada Dam, Karjan Dam Ukai Dam
Key Suppliers for Eco-adventrure Equipment
1. X Limitz Adventure World Pvt. Ltd. 2. Allied Safety Equipments Pvt. Ltd. 3. Stepin Adventure 4. Rocksport 5. Indian UAV
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Key Adventure Sports Operators and Institutes in India
Adventure sports operators Adventure sports institutes
1 Adventure Nation 1 Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
Jawahar Institute of 2 Countryside 2 Mountaineering Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of 3 Mercury Himalayan Explorations 3 Mountaineering and Allied Sports Himalayan Mountaineering 4 4 Thrillophilia Institute Swami Vivekanand Institute of 5 5 Indiahikes Mountaineering M. Abu
Potential Collaborations Opportunities
Adventure clubs and operators in Gujarat:
► There is a strong potential to collaborate with adventure clubs and operators in Gujarat to conduct eco adventure activities at Junagadh, and also provide trainers/ instructors
► Some of these tour clubs / operators are:
► Sky High Adventure Club, GUJSEL ► Vidyanagar Nature Club ► Gujarat Paragliding and Adventure Club ► Arohi Trekking Camp ► Nature Club Surat ► Height and Sight holidays ► Gujarat Nature Conservation Society ► Nomadier Escapades Pvt. Ltd. Sports institutes in Gujarat:
► The eco adventure activity training center can potentially collaborate with the Swarnim Gujarat Sports University to train their students in adventure sports, and also conduct train-the-trainer programs
► Swarnim Gujarat Sports University already run Department of Adventure Sports and Youth Affairs.
► There can be similar collaborations with CP Degree College of Physical Education,; and other sports-focused institutes Note: As per the Swarnim Gujarat Sports University Act, 2011, the proposed Adventure Sports Training College will be affiliated with Swarnim Gujarat Sports University
10 Project Information
Logistics & Connectivity
Gujarat has an extensive outlay of robust physical, social and industrial infrastructure, which makes it an excellent investment destination.
Rail Road
► Gujarat has a total railway length of 5,257 km ► Gujarat has a wide road network of around (8.25% of India) 77,030 km. Of these, 95% roads are surfaced, ► Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project all-weather roads ► In 2015-16 budget, the state government planned with an investment of USD 16.58b further plans to invest USD 8.3m in a four-lane ► Government of Gujarat further plans to invest road joining Vadodara- Ankleshwar, USD 2.7m USD 1.65m in regional rail projects in construction of expressways and USD 81.4m in resurfacing roads
Air Port
► The state has 18 domestic airports (the highest ► The state has one of the strongest port in any state) and one international airport. infrastructures in India, with 42 ports (21% of ► During 2014-15, the Ahmedabad airport India’s ports are in Gujarat), including one major handled 59,313 thousand tonnes of freight. port at Kandla and 41 minor ports, along a 1,600 Freight traffic at Vadodara and Rajkot km coastline measured 966 tonnes and 79 tonnes ► It is the first state in India to take up port respectively during April-September, 2015. privatisation. Gujarat Maritime Board, has developed port privatisation models such as private/joint sector ports, private/captive jetties
Utility
Water Power
► Gujarat has a state-wide “water supply grid” ► Gujarat has 24-hour 3-phase uninterrupted spread across 1,20,769 km that aims to serve power supply throughout the state, with installed 75% of Gujarat’s population. power capacity of 29,293 MW (10.38% of ► In the state budget for 2015-16, USD 83m was India’s overall power capacity) allocated for bulk water supply schemes and ► The state has surplus power to the tune of 2000 USD 574m was allocated for improving the MW infrastructure of existing water supply systems
11 Project Information
Recommended Equipment
► Two sets of the following equipment is recommended – one each for conducting eco- adventure activities and for the eco-adventure training center (except bungee equipment which can be shared) at the proposed site
► Paraglider and paragliding kit (5) ► Prusik cords (10)
► Bungee jumping rig and equipment (1) ► Hand protection – athletic tape,
► Compass (5) gloves (20)
► Rope: 9mm-10.5mm x 60m (30) ► Signaling mirror (10)
► Harness with adjustable leg loops (50) ► Rescue gear
► Belay/rappel device (20) ► Helmet with light (30)
► Locking carabiners (20) ► Two-way radios (10)
► Non-locking carabiners (20) ► Tents (10 nos.)
► Runners—singles and doubles (10) ► Sleeping bags (20)
Indicative Mountaineering Training Courses
Course name Course details The objectives of Basic course is to create a correct attitude among the trainees so that they view mountaineering as an art. It stimulates in them a spirit of adventure and teaches Basic them to face new challenges. Mountaineering The duration of the course is 28 days in which trainees are taught ttheoretical and Course practical Rock Craft training, Trekking (with Base Camp at 14,600ft), and Field Training ice craft and snow craft. Eligibility: Only those trainees who obtain A grade in Basic course are eligible for Advance course. This course is also of 28 days. The course provides advance technical and experience of Advanced climbing a mountain in an expedition (of above 20,000ft) planned by trainees under the Mountaineering supervision of Instructors. They also learn the various rescue operations. Course The course includes theoretical training, bouldering, load carrying and trekking, advance field training, and advance mountaineering techniques. Students also need to submit a thesis on expedition planning. Persons qualified on advance mountaineering courses can participate in mountaineering expeditions at international level. Only those trainees who obtain A grade in Advance course and have an inclination to pursue mountaineering as a career are recommended for this course. Besides testing Method of their knowledge on advance techniques, the trainees are given practical training to handle Instruction Coursestudents and develop instructional ability. This course is also of 28 days. It aims to create a pool of potential guides and instructors for every part of world who can promote mountaineering in their respective areas through various clubs and foundations.
12 Project Information
Resources/ Manpower – Eco-adventure Sports Facility
► Land and built-up area: ~1000 sq meter Estimated ► Water: ~2.5 Kilo litres per day resources ► Electricity: ~10 KWh per day per person
► Manager – 1 Manpower ► Instructors – 5 ► Other staff – 5 – cafeteria cook, cleaner, other helpers
Resources / Manpower – Eco-adventure Training Center
► Land: ~2,000 sq meter ► Built-up area: 4,100 sq meter ► Hostel – 1,500 sq meter ► Admin office, staff room and classrooms – 1,200 sq Estimated meter resources ► Cafeteria and kitchen – 500 sq meter ► Entertainment block – 400 sq meter ► Utility and storage block – 500 sq meter ► Water: ~4.5 Kilo litres per day ► Electricity: ~30 KWh per day
► Manager – 1 ► Trainers – 5 Manpower ► Other staff – 5 – cook, cleaner, other helpers ► Students: 20 at one time
Assumptions and Calculations: 1. Hostel facility: trainee, trainers and staff numbers are estimated based on a class size of 20 at one time 2. Water: Water requirements are an estimate of tourist, staff, hostel, cafeteria and washroom requirements based on – Code of Basic Requirements for Water Supply, Drainage & Sanitation. Bureau of India Standards. For hostel (per head) - 150 litres – 20 students + 5 trainers + 5 residential staff - 4500 litres; For office (per head) - 45 litres – 20 staff - 900 litres; Cafeteria (per seat) - 70 litres - 15 seats - 1050 litres; Visitors (per head) - ~30litres - 20 visitors - 600 litres 3. Electricity: Hostel requirements based on ITT Kanpur hostel electricity consumption of - 2252 kWh/person/annum – 9 KWh/person/per day (taking 252 working days in a year) – 27 KWh/day for 20 students, 5 trainers and 5 other staff - (http://students.iitk.ac.in/ge3/Energy%20audit.pdf); Adventure sports facility – expected to use 1/3rd electricity since the facility will operate for 8 hrs as opposed to 24hrs hostel with total staff and quests amounting to nearly the same number as hostel occupants 4. Civil works: Construction of residential hostel with a capacity of ~20 student and ~10 trainers – approx. area of 4100 sq. meter – we assume that the 10 other staff (cooks, helpers etc.) will reside in nearby areas and will not need a residential facility
13 Project Structure
Project Structure for Eco-adventure Activities and Training
Developing a hub for eco-adventure activities and a training center may be implemented through a close collaboration between the private investor and the state government.
1 Role of private investor The private investor will be responsible for development and operational activities for the eco-adventure tourism facility and training center. These activities will include:
► Land acquisition and land development activities
► Development of physical infrastructure facilities for 1) the eco-adventure activity center (administrative office, washrooms, cafeteria, car parking, equipment storage room), and for 2) the eco-adventure tourism training center (hostel, class rooms, administrative office, dining room and kitchen, staff room, entertainment room, and storage room)
► Construction, purchase and maintenance of common components such as sewage disposal and drainage systems, water storage tanks, first aid kit, equipment, and vehicles.
► Operations of the eco-adventure sports facility and training center - conducting adventure activities, providing equipment and instructors, marketing, hiring trainers and other staff, conducting training classes, and providing certification.
2 Role of the Government The Gujarat Government will support all development and operational activities of the private players. The Government will:
► Assist the private players to attain relevant approvals and clearances quickly
► Fast-track development activities
► Provide concessions and rebates as applicable
► Help partner and collaborate with other institutions and bodies
► Provide guidance and other support wherever needed
14 Project Financials
Estimated Project Cost for Eco-adventure Activities
Key cost components (Indicative) INR crore Development of built-up area infrastructure (Administrative office, washrooms and changing rooms, cafeteria, parking and storage room) – 2.50 1,000 sq meter (average rate: INR 25,000 per sq meter) Site Development (Storm water drainage, sewage treatment plant, lighting, development of internal roads, and boundary wall; average rate: INR 1,440 0.19 per sq meter) Equipment (including paragliding and bungee jumping) 0.80
Furniture & fixtures 0.10
Sub-total 3.59
Provision for contingencies (@10%) 0.36
Total cost 3.95
Estimated Project Cost for Eco-adventure Training Center
Key cost components (Indicative) INR crore Development of built-up area (Hostel, classrooms and other facilities) – 5.5 2200 sq meter (average rate: INR 25,000 per sq meter) Site Development (Rain water harvesting system, storm water drainage, water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, street lighting, 0.82 development of internal roads, and boundary wall; average rate: INR 1,440 per sq meter) Equipment (excluding bungee jumping as it will be a shared facility) 0.45 Furniture and fixtures 0.35 Sub-total 7.12 Provision for contingencies (@10%) 1.26 Total cost 8.38
Combined total cost
Combined total cost 12.33 crore
Note: Above cost is an indicative cost and may vary subject to the scale and facilities to be developed
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Approvals Required
Establishing an adventure sports agency and training center would require approvals from following government authorities:
► Ministry of Tourism
► Sports, Youth and Cultural activities Department Gov. of of Gujarat
► Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL)
► Gujarat Tourism Opportunity Limited (GUJTOP)
► Adventure Tour Operator (ATO) registration
► Department of Adventure Sports Administration, Swarnim Gujarat Sports University
► Hotel & Restaurant Approval & Classification Committee (HRACC) inspection for hotel or tented accommodation
► Clearance from Gujarat Forest and Environment Department
► No objection certificate from Gujarat Pollution Control Board
► Registration as commercial establishment with the required state/district authority
► Local body clearances
► Any other approvals from Central or State Government or Local bodies or Statutory Authorities
► IMF
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Incentives for Adventure Sports Activities
Central Government: ► The Central Financial Assistance is being extended to various State Governments / Union Territory Administrations for development of adventure tourism destinations.
State Government: ► Adventure sports have been classified as Tourism Unit under the New Tourism Policy. ► Following are some of the capital subsidy incentives on Tourism Units:
Admissible Maximum Eligible capital investment (excluding the land cost) subsidy* limit Investment upto INR 50 crore 15% INR 7.5 crore Investment above INR 50 crore 15% INR 10 crore Tented accommodation (with minimum investment of INR 20 lakh) 20% INR 15 lakh Equipment worth INR 1 crore and above for adventure & water sports 10% INR 50 lakh
► Following are some of the interest subsidy to the eligible tourism units: ► @5% of the loan amount with maximum amount of INR 25 lakh per annum for a period of five years in Municipal Corporation areas for eligible tourism units ► @7% of the loan amount with maximum amount of INR 30 lakh per annum for a period of five years in the areas other than mentioned above ► Exemption from luxury tax/entertainment tax/electricity duty applicable to eligible tourism units for a period of five years from the date of commencement of commercial operations.
Incentives for Adventure Sports Training The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, through its agencies and programs, provides various incentives for corporates that setup Corporate Skill Excellence Centres.
Agency name Incentive
National Skill Development over INR 2,500 crore in investment through NSDC in promoting Fund (NSDF) PPP models
Under Section 35 CCD of the Income Tax Act a company can National Skill Development avail benefits of weighted tax deductions of 150% of the expenses Agency (NSDA) (other than land or building) on skill development.
Application of Service Tax Exemption for vocational National Skill Development education/training/skill development courses offered by any Corporation (NSDC) institution setup by the Government of India, State Government or any local authority
17 Sports Authority of Gujarat http://www.sportsauthorityofgujarat.in/ Ministry of Tourism, Government of India http://tourism.gov.in/ Department of Tourism, Gujarat http://www.gujarattourism.com/ Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) http://www.gujarattourism.com/ Gujarat Tourism Opportunity Limited (GUJTOP) http://www.gujtop.com/ Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) www.atoai.org Forests and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat https://fed.gujarat.gov.in/ Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department http://www.sycd.gujarat.gov.in/
Department of Adventure Sports Administration http://www.sgsu.gujarat.gov.in/
This project profile is based on preliminary study to facilitate prospective entrepreneurs to assess a prima facie scope. It is, however, advisable to get a detailed feasibility study prepared before taking a final investment decision.
Sports Authority Of Gujarat Address: 3rd Floor, Block No. 14, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector 20, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382021 Phone: 079 2325 4791 Email: [email protected] Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar G – 4, Sector – 15, Govt. College Campus, Opp. Youth Hostel, Gandhinagar https://sgsu.gujarat.gov.in