About this skills scheme
The scheme aims to enhance mountaineering skills among youth, prepare them to become certified guides, and promote adventure tourism in Uttarakhand.
The scheme “Special Basic Mountaineering Course” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance mountaineering skills among youth, prepare them to become certified guides, and promote adventure tourism in Uttarakhand.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Special Basic Mountaineering Course (SBMC) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| 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 guide upon completing the mountaineering course.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a youth of Uttarakhand.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Low Altitude Guide Course from a recognized institution or an Adventure Foundation Course run by DTDC.
The total number of 25 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 this course?
Applicants must be youth from Uttarakhand.
How many beneficiaries are selected under this scheme?
A total of 25 beneficiaries are selected for each batch of the course.
Where should the application be submitted?
The prescribed application format along with necessary documents must be submitted to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer (DTO).
How are the participants selected?
After initial screening and tests, a selection committee at the headquarters reviews applications and finalizes the list of participants.
How is the selection list communicated?
The District Tourism Development Officer sends the list of selected applicants to the headquarters, and the final selection is communicated to the candidates.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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