Subsidy for Wellness Resort Projects in Gujarat
🌿 Subsidy for Wellness Resort Projects in Gujarat
A Golden Opportunity Under Gujarat Tourism Policy 2021–25
The demand for Ayurveda, yoga, and holistic wellness tourism is booming across the globe. To capitalize on this emerging trend, the Government of Gujarat, through its Tourism Policy 2021–25, offers attractive subsidies and financial incentives to promote the establishment of Wellness Resorts across the state.
If you’re planning to start or expand a wellness retreat offering alternative therapies and rejuvenation services, this blog gives you complete details on the policy benefits, eligibility criteria, and application process.
🧘 What Is a Wellness Resort?
A Wellness Resort is a tourism project offering:
- Accommodation
- Landscaped green open spaces
- A variety of wellness services including:
- Ayurveda
- Yoga
- Naturopathy
- Unani
- Siddha
- Homeopathy
- Acupuncture
❌ Not Eligible: Standalone gyms, spas, cosmetic centers, skincare clinics, immunization centers, health check-ups, or allopathy-based hospitals.
✅ Only NABH-accredited or in-process wellness centers with hospitality integration are eligible.
📅 Policy Operative Period
- Applicable from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2025
- Only projects that commence commercial operations within this period are eligible
- New and expansion projects (with 50%+ capacity increase) are eligible
🏛️ Financial Incentives for Wellness Resorts
✅ 1. Capital Subsidy – 15%
| Eligible Unit | Subsidy |
| Wellness Resort | 15% of eligible capital investment |
💡 Capital investment includes civil construction, therapy infrastructure, equipment, interiors, and support areas. Land cost is excluded.
✅ 2. Electricity Duty Exemption – 100% for 5 Years
- The government issues an exemption to the electricity board based on your first electricity bill
- Valid for a period of 5 years from commercial operation
✅ 3. Stamp Duty & Registration Reimbursement – 100%
- Full reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees on land/lease/ownership transfer
- Must be claimed within 180 days of commercial operation
♻️ Sustainability Incentives
✅ Green Building & Sustainable Tourism Certification Subsidy
| Certification | Subsidy Limit |
| IGBC, GRIHA, LEED (Green Building) | 50% of certification cost or ₹10 Lakh |
| GSTC (Sustainable Tourism) | 50% of certification cost or ₹5 Lakh |
❌ Membership, provisional, or renewal fees are not covered
📣 Market Development Assistance (MDA)
Promote your wellness resort at national and international tourism expos and claim the following support:
| Event Type | Subsidy |
| National/International in Gujarat | 50% or ₹30,000 per event (lower) |
| National outside Gujarat | 75% or ₹1.00 Lakh per event (lower) |
| International (India) | 75% or ₹2.00 Lakh per event (lower) |
| International (Abroad) | 60% of space rent (up to ₹5.00 Lakh) + ₹40,000 airfare |
📌 Maximum 5 events per project during the policy period
🕒 Claim Deadline: Within 180 days of event participation
👨🏫 Payroll Assistance for Tourist Guides
| Eligibility | Details |
| Max Guides | 2 guides per Wellness Resort |
| Required | Must be Gujarat-domiciled, certified, and full-time employees |
| Deployment | At ASI or State ASI sites |
| Language | At least one foreign language known |
✅ Financial Support
- ₹4,000/month per guide for up to 6 months/year
- Max ₹24,000/year per guide
- Claim once a year by 31st May for the previous financial year
📋 Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Requirement |
| Project Type | New or Expansion (50%+ capacity) |
| Accreditation | NABH Certified |
| Operation Deadline | Must start operations before 31st Dec 2025 |
| Investment Cutoff | Only post-01-Jan-2021 investment is eligible |
| Registration | Must be a registered tourism unit on tourism.gujarat.gov.in |
| Location | Entire State of Gujarat |
🧾 Application Process – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Project Planning
- Prepare DPR with architectural plan, financial outlay, and NABH scope
Step 2: Tourism Registration
- Register as a Tourism Unit on the official Gujarat tourism portal
Step 3: Project Execution
- Complete construction and start commercial operations
Step 4: Apply for Benefits
- Submit claims within 180 days of:
- Start of operation
- Event participation (for MDA)
- Previous FY closure (for payroll)
💼 Sample Case Study
Project: Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Retreat in Saputara
Investment: ₹5.00 Crore
| Subsidy | Amount |
| Capital Subsidy (15%) | ₹75.00 Lakh |
| Stamp Duty Exemption | ₹6.00 Lakh |
| Electricity Duty Exemption | ₹3.00 Lakh |
| Green Building Certification | ₹10.00 Lakh |
| MDA (3 Events) | ₹3.50 Lakh |
| Payroll (2 Guides) | ₹48,000/year |
Total Financial Benefit: ₹97.00–₹1.10 Cr+
❓ FAQs
- Is NABH accreditation mandatory?
✅ Yes. It’s the core eligibility criterion for claiming benefits under wellness resort category.
- Can we claim both state and central subsidies?
✅ Yes, as long as total subsidy doesn’t exceed total capital investment.
- Are health resorts offering allopathy eligible?
❌ No. Only alternative therapy-based resorts are considered wellness tourism units.
📞 Need Expert Help?
Book your consultation At Adroit Corporation, we help you:
- Prepare your business model and DPR
- Select the right loan structure
- Get the subsidy application right
- Track and follow-up till disbursement
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