The Karnataka Tourism Policy (2020–26) includes mobile canteens as an eligible “Tourism Project” for interest subsidies. Approved applicants can receive:
- Interest subsidy on bank loans, up to INR 7.5 lakh per year.
- Capped at INR 25 lakh over a maximum of five years
🚦 Application Process (Phases)
- In-principle approval is granted after project registration.
- Final approval follows once operations begin.
- Disbursement occurs through a structured application after each 12-month interval, subject to district-level scrutiny and available budget
💰 2. Financial Assistance Through KSFC
The Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC) offers term loans for mobile canteen/catering units, along with interest subsidies:
- Loan range: Typically INR 5 lakh to INR 20 lakh (as part of tourism-related schemes)
- KSFC brochure confirms interest subsidy is available under government-backed schemes
This funding is distinct from Tourism Department subsidies, but suggests coordinated state financial support.
🍲 3. Past: Anna Mobile Canteens (Welfare-Focused)
Around July 2016, the Karnataka government proposed launching mobile “Anna Canteens” offering subsidized meals to vulnerable populations (students, slum dwellers, migrants, etc.):
- Plans included deployments in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, and Kalaburagi.
- The initiative aimed to help 40,000–50,000 people nightly per.
However, this was a welfare initiative, not specific to tourism, and didn’t materialize fully due to budget and operational constraints.
🧭 Summary Table
| Support Type | Source | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Subsidy | Tourism Policy 2020–26 | Up to INR 7.5 lakh/year, max INR 25 lakh over 5 years |
| KSFC Term Loans | KSFC scheme | INR 5–20 lakh loans, interest subsidies |
| Anna Canteens (social) | Welfare scheme 2016 | Subsidized meals; not tourism-specific; limited rollout |
Official Application Form
✅ What Should You Do Next?
- Apply online via the Karnataka Tourism Department portal for in‑principle approval.
- Secure project funding (bank loan/Karnataka Seva Sindhu/KSFC).
- Register your project, begin operations, then apply for final approval.
- Post-start (after 12 months), submit documentation to district tourism committees to claim the interest subsidy periodically.
Let me know if you’d like help with:
- Detailed forms/process for in‑principle/final approval.
- Links to portals or application checklists.
- Help comparing KSFC vs Tourism Department subsidies for your mobile canteen.