CWG: Scheme to upgrade facilities in guest houses

Aiming at upgrading facilities at guest houses in the capital in view of the Commonwealth Games, Tourism Ministry has introduced an Interest Subsidy Scheme.

The scheme would be applicable for loans taken to upgrade the existing facilities in approved guest houses which are allowed as per the prevailing civic bye-laws of DDA, MCD and NDMC.

Interest Subsidy proposals will take into account number of rooms as licensed by civic agency and Delhi Police. The Ministry would provide interest subsidy on loan of maximum Rs 2 lakh per room basis.

Guest house may seek higher loan but the payment of interest subsidy would be calculated at Rs 2 lakh per room subject to an overall upper limit of Rs 60 lakh per guest house, officials said.

The scheme would be effective from immediate effect and it would apply to all licensed guest houses in the capital.

The subsidy would be applicable for upgrading of flooring, furniture like bed, table, chair, luggage rack, cupboard, bathroom fixtures including WC and wash basin.

It can also be used for geyser, RO machine for drinking water, A/C, electric light fittings, common areas like lobby and reception, facade and infrastructure development works like supply of electricity, water and installation of solar heating and lighting.