About this skills scheme
The scheme aims to train and certify youth from Uttarakhand as professional low altitude guides and provide them with skill development opportunities to strengthen their role in the state’s tourism sector.
The scheme “Low Altitude Guide Course” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to train and certify youth from Uttarakhand as professional low altitude guides and provide them with skill development opportunities to strengthen their role in the state’s tourism sector.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Low Altitude Guide Course (LAGC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Tourism Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Skills |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 45 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The beneficiary will become a certified low-altitude guide upon completing the course.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a youth from Uttarakhand.
- The applicant will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The total number of 761 beneficiaries will be selected.
Papers to keep ready
Applicants are required to submit the necessary documents in accordance with the guidelines specified by the department.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Applicants must complete the prescribed application form and submit it along with the required documents to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
- Upon completion of the tests, the District Tourism Development Officer will forward the list of shortlisted candidates to the headquarters.
- Final selection of participants will be made by a committee constituted at the headquarters.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Youth from Uttarakhand are eligible to apply for the course.
How many beneficiaries are selected under the scheme?
A total of 761 beneficiaries will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
How can one apply for the course?
Applicants must fill the prescribed format and submit it along with the necessary documents to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
Who conducts the selection of participants?
Participants are selected by a committee constituted at the headquarters after evaluation and tests.
How will applicants know if they are selected?
The District Tourism Development Officer will forward the list of selected applicants to the headquarters, which will then notify the participants.
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