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Punjab Farm Tourism Scheme
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Benefits
- A useful source of additional income to the farm owners of the registered Farm Stay units.
- Registered Farm stay units shall be allowed to use Punjab Tourism Logo on their sign boards.
- The benefit in terms of support from the Department of Tourism (DoT)/Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) in marketing the Farm Stay unit, through:
- Promotion on the official website of Punjab Tourism.
- Media coverage by travel writers.
- Promotion of the Farm stay units through brochures/leaflets and other printed material published by the Department of Tourism and Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board.
- Promotion through domestic and international trade fairs. During the registered farm stay owners shall be provided space for promotion free of any charges.
- Certificates will be issued by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHTPB
- The duration of the Certificate is Lifetime.
Eligibility
Eligibility for Gold category:
- An area of more than 5 acres with comfortable accommodation of not more than 9 lettable rooms (18 beds) built in it as per standards prescribed in Annexure-II of the scheme guidelines.
- Facility for providing cooked meals for the tourists.
- Facility for hygienic storage of the food.
- Facility can be managed by a Manager also.
Eligibility for Silver Category:
- An area up to 5 acres having comfortable accommodation of not more than 9 lettable rooms (18 beds) built in it as per the standards prescribed in Annexure - II of the scheme guidelines.
- Facility for provision of cooked meals for the tourists.
- Facility for hygienic storage of the food.
- Facility to be operated by owner only.
- The unit can be run in any existing house in a village also.
Other General Conditions:
- Tariffs charged under the scheme shall be at the discretion of the Registered Farm stay unit owner. The registered owner shall specify the rates for stay, food, and other activities, that he may be providing.
- Every registered unit must be furnished and decorated to a high standard of comfort suitable for international and domestic tourists.
- Every bedroom must have a neat & clean attached bathroom, 24-hour hot and cold running water facility, Western-style toilet, and adequate arrangements for power supply and backup, ventilation, and lighting facility.
- The building should be structurally safe and in good condition and should also meet high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
- The tourists should also be allowed to venture out in the fields during their stay in the unit.
Compliance by the registered Farm Stay units:
- The registered Farm Stay unit will be required to maintain. The standards as prescribed in Annexure -II of the scheme at all times. The Chief Executive Officer, PHTPB, or any other officer authorized by the Government can conduct a surprise inspection of the unit at any time between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm without any prior notice.
- Any change in the facilities of the Farm stay unit will have to be informed to the Chief Executive Officer within 30 days of such change.
- The owner of the Registered Farm stay shall be responsible for providing due assistance to the visitor for transport and medical help in case of any medical emergency. In case of any loss, sustained by the guests or tourists due to the negligence of the farm stay owner or his staff, he/they will be compensated by the farm owners.
- The registered Farm stay owner shall be responsible for strictly adhering to the rules and regulations of the other departments/ agencies of the Government, as may be applicable.
Application Process
Application Process:
Application Fee:
Registration of the Property:
Submission of the periodic reports by registered units:
- The owners of the registered farm stay units shall submit a quarterly report about the number of guests served, on the prescribed Proforma (Annexure V) to the CEO, PHTPB through the online system.
- The Owners of the registered farm stay units will file self-declaration every 3 years on the facilities being provided in the Proforma given in Annexure - VI.
Cancellation of registration:
- Any violation of the terms and conditions of the scheme may attract cancellation of registration by CEO, PHTPB after giving an opportunity of being heard to the owner of the registered unit.
- If at any stage, it is found that the information given by the applicant online was incorrect, the registration -of the property shall be cancelled without any notice and the applicant shall be debarred from seeking fresh registration of any property in the future.
- Failure on more than one occasion to submit the quarterly reports within the prescribed time limit may result in the cancellation of the certificate of registration.
- Any illegal activity carried out on the registered farm stay unit in violation of the provisions of any law will result in cancellation of the registration with immediate effect and it will also entail liability for prosecution under the relevant law.
- Any deficiency pointed out by the Chief Executive Officer will have to be removed within the time stipulated by the CEO. In case of non-compliance of the same within the stipulated time or 3 months whichever is lesser, the registration shall become liable for cancellation without any further notice.
- Complaints by customers will be investigated by the CEO, PHTPB or an authorized officer and if the allegations are found to be true, the certificate of registration may become liable for cancellation.
- The Farm Stay Certificate will stand cancelled automatically on a change of ownership of the property. It shall be incumbent upon the applicant to inform the CEO, PHTPB regarding any change in the ownership of the property.
Documents Required
- Checklist of facilities duly filled (Annexure-II)
- Signed Declaration (Annexure - III).
- Additional relevant background information, if any (Annexure - IV)
- Coloured photographs of the property and the rooms proposed to be let out
- An affidavit that due assistance of medical help and transportation facility shall be provided to the visitor/tourist in case of any health emergency.
- Approved layout of the farmhouse duly specifying the rooms to be offered to the guests/tourists
- Copy of ownership documents of the property duly attested by a Group - A officer or a Public Notary
- Photo Identity proof of the owner (Passport, Driving License, Voter Card, Ration Card, PAN card, Identity Card issued by Centre/State Government/PSU in case of Government employee, Pensioner's Card, Freedom Fighter Card-any one of these);
- Proof of Ownership (NOC) self-attested
- Proof of having paid the necessary fee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Punjab Farm Tourism Scheme”?
The scheme envisages to provide to tourists with a clean, hygienic, and comfortable stay in the farmhouses spread across the State of Punjab.
What is the aim of this scheme?
The scheme also aims to provide a cultural experience to domestic and foreign tourists through their exposure to village life.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab
What is the ‘Farm Stay unit’?
A farm stay unit will be a property having an area of at least 2.5 acres or above with suitable accommodation built inside for providing a comfortable stay to the guests/tourists as per the standards prescribed in this scheme.
Who can apply under the scheme?
The owners of the properties in Punjab are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What are the eligibility conditions for registering under the ‘Gold category’?
The Farm stay units having: 1. An area of more than 5 acres with comfortable accommodation of not more than 9 lettable rooms (18 beds) built in it as per standards prescribed in Annexure-II of the scheme guidelines. 2. Facility for providing cooked meals for the tourists. 3. Facility for hygienic storage of the food. 4. Facility can be managed by a Manager also.
What are the eligibility conditions for registering under the ‘Silver category’?
The Farm Stay units having: 1. An area up to 5 acres having comfortable accommodation of not more than 9 lettable rooms (18 beds) built in it as per the standards prescribed in Annexure - II of the scheme guidelines. 2. Facility for provision of cooked meals for the tourists. 3. Facility for hygienic storage of the food. 4. Facility to be operated by owner only. 5. The unit can be run in any existing house in a village also.
What are the benefits provided to the registered owners of the property under the scheme?
The Farm Stay Scheme will provide the following benefits to the registered owners of the property: 1. A useful source of additional income to the farm owners of the registered Farm Stay units. 2. Registered Farm stay units shall be allowed to use Punjab Tourism Logo on their sign boards. 3. The benefit in terms of support from the Department of Tourism (DoT)/Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) in marketing the Farm Stay unit, through: a) Promotion on the official website of Punjab Tourism. b) Media coverage by travel writers. c) Promotion of the Farm Stay units through brochures/leaflets and other printed material published by the Department of Tourism and Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board. d) Promotion through domestic and international trade fairs. During the registered farm stay owners shall be provided space for promotion free of any charges.
Who will issue the certificate?
The certificate will be issued by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHTPB.
What is validity of the certificate?
The duration of the Certificate is Lifetime.
How can submit the application form under the scheme?
Owners of the properties, desirous for getting their property registered as Punjab Farm Tourism Scheme stay shall submit their application form online on the web portal of https://punjabtourism.punjab.gov.in/
Is there any application fee for applying under the scheme?
Yes, a non-refundable application fee shall be payable for registration of the Farm Tourism Scheme. • For Gold Category: ₹5,000/- • For Silver Category: ₹3,000/-
What are the post-application processes?
1. Project Coordinator/Manager, PHTPB will receive all applications initially submitted to department/board. After verification of documents provided by the applicant, finally forwards the application to Executive Director for recommendation. 2. Executive Director reviews all applications forward to him by Project Coordinator/Manager. 3. CEO is Final approving authority, will approve/Reject the case on the basis of recommendation provided by Executive Director.
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