Kerala RT Mission to fund women tourism units: Funding Opportunities for Women in Tourism

The Kerala Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has launched a progressive initiative to empower women in tourism by offering financial assistance to registered women-led units across the state. Here's a breakdown of the scheme:

1. Fresh Up Homes
- About 50 units will receive ₹25,000 each (in two installments) to set up Fresh Up Homes.
- These homes will be integrated into village tour packages and connected to existing homestays, farm stays, and ethnic cuisine ventures.

2. Women RT Clubs
- Formed under Kerala’s women-friendly tourism project, these clubs can apply for up to ₹2 lakh each for special enterprise projects.

3. Entrepreneurship Development
- Financial aid of ₹50,000 is available for setting up souvenir shops, handicrafts outlets, and ethnic food restaurants.

4. One-Time Aid
- ₹10,000 will be granted to 10 women units per district to support their tourism ventures.

Eligible Locations
Projects will be implemented in areas such as:
- Two each will be implemented in Kanthalloor, Marayoor, Vattavada, Maravanthuruthu, Chembu, Koodaranji, Kadalundi, Thrithala, Pattithara, Pinarayi, Ancharakkandi, Chekadi, Perumbalam, Valiyaparamba, Aymanam (Manjira), Munrothuruthu and Aranmula.

- One each of the project will be coming up in Kannur Chal Beach, Muhamma, Thalayazham, Vechoor, Punnayoorkkulam, Anchuthengu, Amboori, Thanneermukkam, Thiruvilwamala, and Thirunelli.

Application Details
- Deadline: November 15, 2025, by 5 PM.
- Submission Address: Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society, Department of Tourism, Park View, Thiruvananthapuram – 695033.
- Contact: 0471 2334749

This initiative is part of Kerala’s broader push to make tourism more inclusive and community-driven.