• 1) Economic growth of the state:

The scheme is envisaged to bring economic growth to the state through encouraging youths to engage in economic generation activities in tourism and other sectors which are indirectly connected to tourism such as agriculture, handicrafts, food and hospitality industry etc. Tourism brings revenue to the state through spendings by tourists on food, accommodation, transportation and buying locally produced products as souvenirs etc.

• 2) Increase entrepreneurship:

Along with the entrepreneurship being promoted in tourism transportation sector through the scheme, overall development of the sector will encourage small businesses such as restaurants, souvenir shops and entertainment.

• 3) Increase potential of the state as top tourist destination

The scheme is aimed to enhance the attractiveness and potential of the state as a preferred tourist destination and put Meghalaya on the tourist Map of the World

• 4) Promote alternative tourism

Motorcaravans will provide visitors with a customizable, luxurious, private, and safe travel experience, as well as to showcase the unique ecology and culture of Meghalaya to the visitors.

• 5) Promote sustainable tourism

To reduce the excessive concentration of tourists at a place in the state and thereby reduce unsustainable tourism

• 6) Training to the operators

Through this scheme, the operators will be provided with customer service skills which will include communication skills, industry knowledge, conflict resolution and basic first aid.

• 7) Create livelihood opportunities.

Boosting tourism in the state will create jobs in variety of sectors such as hospitality, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment. This can reduce unemployment and stimulate local economics.

1. Individual applicants

1. Individuals who are permanent residents of Meghalaya are eligible for the scheme.
2. Eligibility criteria for Individual entrepreneurs:
   1. Must be above 18 years of age and below 58 years of age.
   2. Must be involved with the tourism sector. Entrepreneurs applying for 4X4 vehicles must be associated with adventure tourism sector
   3. A letter of certification needs to be provided from the Block Development Officer (BDO) to support the claim.
   4. Must have a valid commercial driving license.
   5. Must provide valid government ID proof with an address such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport etc.
   6. Shall not be a credit defaulter from any bank.
   7. Individuals and their dependents from employees (currently engaged /retired and drawing pension) of central and state government, PSUs etc.
   8. Only one member from a family is eligible for a subsidy. The ‘family’ includes self and spouse.
      1. Registered entities,
   9. All recognized and registered tourism operator, tourism societies with Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya can apply.
   10. Eligibility conditions:
       1. should have experience in the tourism sector
       2. applying for 4X4 vehicles must be associated with adventure tourism sector
       3. should not be a defaulter at any financial institution
       4. Should not be a beneficiary under the first phase of the Prime Agriculture Response Vehicle Scheme.
       5. Must provide an Incorporation Certificate or a registration certificate whichever is applicable
       6. Shall not be a credit defaulter from any bank
       7. Non-Profit Organizations with any political affiliations shall not be normally considered.
          • Unregistered entities
       8. Any unregistered entity such as village organizations, shelf help groups, traditional communities etc. based in Meghalaya can apply,
       9. Eligibility criteria
          1. Must be involved with the tourism sector. A letter of certification needs to be provided from the Block Development Officer (BDO) to support the claim.
          2. Should not be a defaulter at any financial institution
          3. Should not be a beneficiary under the first phase of the Prime Tourism Vehicle Scheme.
          4. Non-Profit Organizations with any political affiliations shall not be normally considered
          5. Submission requirements as proof of eligibility:

As proof of eligibility, the entrepreneurs are required to provide proof of their eligibility for the scheme by submitting the required documents mentioned below.

The following infrastructural and technical components are desired for the motor caravans:

1. The caravans which are single units comprising of accommodation facilities and propelling mechanism. They are also known as motorhomes or campervans or motor caravans
2. The ideal length of the motor caravans shall beless than 8 meters
3. The motor caravans must be compliant with Motor Caravan Policy defined in AIS 124 by ‘Automotive Industry Standards Committee’. A copy of the policy can be found in the link, https://hmr.araiindia.com/Control/AIS/86201482519AM4_AIS-124_F.pdf
4. The motor caravans must have following minimum requirements.

1. Pre-qualification criteria

The Tourism Department shall evaluate only those applications whichfulfil the following criteria: 

1. The applicantshall be permanent resident of Meghalaya
2. The applicant shall have a minimum of three years of experience in the tourism service sector with a relevant documentary evidence
3. The applicant shall have a minimum of 8m X 5m of parking areadedicated for parking of each motor caravan with proper access from the main road at the base location. The applicant must provide a photograph and a plan of the area as evidence.
4. General guidelines
5. Motor caravanoperator shall employ a well-trained driver and an assistant (if required) to travel with the guests, extending all necessary assistance and security to the guests
6. On demand of the guest, motor caravanoperator shall be able to provide a well experienced cook on payment basis to travellers along with the vehicle
7. On demand of the guest, motor caravanoperator shall be able to provide tourists guides with thorough knowledge on the state and the destinations
8. Motor caravanOperator shall be able to provide all the necessary medical assistance to the tourists upon request or demand
9. Motor caravanoperator shall be able to provide all necessary provisions, grocery, water, and other aids upon request
10. Motor caravans shall comply with all standards issued by Government of Meghalaya/ Government of India for caravans, tourism, and transport
11. The motor caravans shall be parked in the pre-designated parking areas or caravan parks approved by the Tourism Department
12. If a parking area is proposed by the motor caravan owner, the area must be pre-approved by the District Tourist Officer as per the guidelines issued by the Government of Meghalaya.
13. The base (proposed site for motor caravan parking) of operation should be in the state of Meghalaya
14. The motor caravan should not be non-operational for a continued period of 60 days
15. In case of any accidents / or any other issues leading to non-operation, the Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya shall be notified
16. The motor caravan cannot be resold before 5 years from the date of commencement of operations and without prior permission from the Tourism Department, Government of Meghalaya
17. The deployed driver shall hold necessary license to operate the motor caravan.
18. Application Procedure

Entrepreneurs are required to complete the application process and submit all the required documents through the online CM’s Elevate Program Portal.