What you get
Benefits for the Trainees - | COURSES | The following 150 Hours courses will be offered in the following five trades - | i) Cook – Tandoor, ii) Barman, iii) Baker, iv) Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker), v) Halwai – Indian Sweets | Each course will also have a built-in emphasis on improving the trainees in hygiene, sanitation, behavior, and attitudes in order to enhance their market acceptability. | STIPEND | A trainee with a minimum attendance of 80% will be paid a uniform lump-sum stipend of ₹ 1,000/- in respect of all five courses. This amount would be payable in two equal installments: | - The first installment would be paid after the completion of 75 hours of training. | - The second installment would be paid only after the certified trainee submits his/her feedback on the quality of the course and his/her self-employment status to the Implementing Agency. | CERTIFICATION | The trainees with a minimum attendance of 80 % will be required to appear at the end of the course test and those who pass it successfully will be awarded a certificate by the implementing agency under the joint signature of the Principal/Director/Institutional Head and the Programme Coordinator. | EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION | The Implementing Agency will make conscious efforts to facilitate self-employment of the pass-outs of this Programme by assisting them in obtaining loans (e.g. Mudra), licenses/registrations, etc. Possibilities will also be explored for their deployment at Mega Tourist Destinations/circuits. The Implementing Agency will also sensitize the pass-outs about LMIS and SDMS. | Transfer of Funds | The amount paid as Stipend to the successful trainee shall be transferred only to the individual beneficiary’s Aadhar-linked bank account through the PFMS. The Implementing Agency would also render a true audited account of the expenditure incurred separately on each component to the Ministry of Tourism. | Funding to the Institute - | The Programme will be funded under the MoT’s Scheme of Capacity Building for Service Providers under Suo Motu Initiatives. The detailed Type-wise breakup of costs for the courses for Baker, Halwai (Indian Sweets), Cook (Tandoor), Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker) & Barman would be as follows - | Component and the Cost (in ₹/-): | - Training fee, i.e. Material Cost + Trainer Cost = 5,000. | - Course Material (Handouts) = 500. | - Certification fee (Certificate + Evaluation charges) = 1,000. | - Apron = 300. | - Lunch (@ Rs.100 for 30 days) = 3,000. | - Stipend = 1,000. | Total = 10,800. | Administrative Expenses (5% of 10,800/-) = 540. | Grand Total = 11,340. | Over and above the costs listed above, | - Advertisements in the local papers will be reimbursed on an actual basis subject to the lowest/DAVP rates. | - Boarding & Lodging Costs at the rate of ₹ 2000/- per trainee in respect of all outstation candidates for the entire duration of the course. | Funds would be released to the Implementing Agencies in two installments as per the following schedule: | - First Instalment | Percentage of Total Cost: 30% | Output Parameters: On commencement of Training Batch against validated candidates | - Final Installment | Percentage of Total Cost: 70% | Output Parameters: On successful certification of the trainees and submission of Utilization Certificate and consolidated accounts
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the Entrepreneurship Programme under the CBSP Scheme?
It is a suo-moto sub-scheme of the Ministry of Tourism, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship in the tourism and hospitality sector through skill-based training in five trades for citizens who have passed Class 8th and are above 18 years of age.
What are the trades offered under this training programme?
The programme offers 150 hours of training in the following five trades: | - Cook – Tandoor | - Barman | - Baker | - Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker) | - Halwai – Indian Sweets
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Applicants must: | - Be above 18 years of age- Have passed Class 8th- Submit necessary documents such as Aadhaar, proof of age and residence, and academic certificate.
What is the stipend provided to trainees?
Trainees with 80% minimum attendance are eligible for a ₹1,000 stipend, given in two installments: | - First ₹500 after 75 hours of training- Second ₹500 after course feedback and self-employment status submission
Is there any fee for applying?
Yes. The application fee structure is: | - ₹100 for General candidates- ₹50 for Women and Physically Handicapped- No fee for SC/ST candidates | Fees can be paid in cash or Demand Draft.
Will trainees receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. After clearing the final test and having 80% attendance, trainees receive a joint certificate signed by the Institutional Head and Programme Coordinator.
How is employment support provided after the course?
The Implementing Agency will: | - Facilitate self-employment by helping with loans (e.g., MUDRA) and registrations- Explore employment opportunities at Mega Tourist Destinations- Guide trainees on platforms like LMIS and SDMS
What is the total cost per trainee for the programme?
The total cost is ₹11,340, which includes training fee, course material, certification, apron, lunch, stipend, and administrative expenses. Boarding/lodging and advertisement costs are reimbursed separately.
What are the names of institutions conducting this training?
The following institutes conduct the training: | - Government-Sponsored Tourism & Hospitality Institutes | - Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS) | - India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
What documents must be submitted after training completion?
Trainees must submit: | - Feedback form | - Proof of employment/self-employment (Loan, license, registration, etc.) | Implementing Agencies must submit photos/videos of training, pass-out lists, and employment tracking updates.