UP Tourism Policy 2022: Complete Guide

Capital + Interest Subsidy, SGST ReimbursementEnhanced Support in Religious CircuitsIndustry Status for Power & Water TariffLast reviewed: Aug 2026

What Is the Policy?

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2022 covers hotels, resorts, heritage properties, wellness and Ayurveda centres, adventure and eco-tourism, water sports, amusement and theme parks, convention centres, caravan and tent tourism, and religious tourism infrastructure. It is administered by the Tourism Department, with UP Tourism (UPSTDC) as implementing agency.

Key Incentives

What	Details
Capital subsidy	For eligible tourism units
Interest subsidy	On term loans for the project
SGST	Reimbursement
Stamp & electricity duty	Exemption
Industry status	For power and water tariff purposes
Heritage properties	Support for conversion and operation of heritage properties as tourism units
Religious circuits	Enhanced support for units in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura-Vrindavan, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Naimisharanya, and the Buddhist circuit

Please verify: the policy's own FAQ source does not publish exact subsidy percentages or caps for these heads — confirm every rate, cap and threshold against the notified policy and latest Government Order before relying on it. See the complete UP Tourism Policy FAQ for the fully sourced detail behind these incentives.

Eligibility

New units and expansion/renovation of existing tourism units above notified thresholds

Is Land Available?

Tourism department land is offered on long lease through structured bidding, plus e-auction of plots and properties for hotels — Invest UP publishes an e-booklet for hotel and hospital plot e-auctions.

Where Does This Make the Most Sense?

Convention, MICE, and business hotel segments around Noida, Greater Noida, and the upcoming Jewar airport catchment are a strong opportunity, alongside the notified religious circuits statewide.

How to Apply

Confirm your unit type and whether it qualifies for religious-circuit enhanced support
Approach the Tourism Department / UP Tourism (UPSTDC) as the nodal point
Check e-auction listings for tourism department land if you need a site

Frequently Asked Questions

Does converting a heritage property into a hotel qualify for support?

Yes — the policy has dedicated support for the conversion and operation of heritage properties as tourism units.

Is there extra support for building in places like Ayodhya or Varanasi?

Yes — units in the notified religious circuits (Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura-Vrindavan, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Naimisharanya, and the Buddhist circuit) get enhanced support over the base incentives.

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Official Source
Official portal: uptourism.gov.in Administered by: Tourism Dept. / UP Tourism (UPSTDC) Last reviewed: Aug 2026

This page summarizes publicly available scheme information. For the current official notification, application form and exact eligibility conditions, always confirm on the portal above before applying or filing a claim.