Application invited from women for subsidised loan scheme in tourism sector

चर्चा में क्यों

The Kerala Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission Society launched a loan program offering interest subsidies to empower women entrepreneurs in the state's tourism sector.

पृष्ठभूमि

The scheme offers interest subsidies of up to 4% on loans up to ₹15 lakh. It is implemented by the Kerala Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission Society in partnership with the Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC).

प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य

• योजनाKerala Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission Society: Body responsible for the tourism loan initiative
• तथ्यInterest subsidy: Up to 4% on loans up to ₹15 lakh
• तथ्यWomen's participation: 70% of registered tourism units are owned or led by women
• संस्थाKerala State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC): Partner agency for the scheme

मेन्स के लिए

Q. Discuss how targeted financial interventions and public-private partnerships can foster inclusive economic growth and promote sustainable tourism in India.

उत्तर के आयाम

• Gender-specific credit access: Addressing the credit gap for women-led MSMEs in rural and semi-urban tourism hubs
• Sustainable tourism model: Balancing economic empowerment of local communities with environmental conservation goals

कीवर्ड: Economic Empowerment · Sustainable Tourism · Financial Inclusion · Gender Mainstreaming · MSME Support

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