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DEFINITIONS: 6.1. Tourism Unit: Tourism Unit means a legal entity under the relevant law, engaged or to be engaged in providing any service related to travel and tourism. Following units will be considered as Tourism Units: a) Star Category Hotels b) Heritage Hotels c) Apartment Hotels d) Motels e) Convention Centres f) Resorts g) Tented Accommodation h) Tourism & Hospitality Training Institutes i) Amusement parks / Water Parks / Theme Parks j) Adventure Sports k) Wayside Amenities 6.2. Effective date: Effective date means the date that starts after the gazette notification of Odisha Tourism Policy, 2016. The operative period of the policy starts after the effective date. 6.3. New Tourism Unit: A ‘New Tourism Unit’ means a Tourism Unit which is set up and which commences commercial operation during the operative period of this Policy. 6.4. Existing Tourism Unit Undergoing Expansion: Existing Tourism Unit taking up expansion of more than fifty per cent of its existing capacities (e.g. Rooms / Riders / Tents, etc.) after the effective date. Only one expansion project of an existing tourism unit will be eligible for incentive during the operative period of the Policy. 11 6.5. Commercial Operations: Date of Commercial Operations of a Tourism Unit is the date on which the Tourism Unit opens to tourists on a commercial basis, after due testing, trial running and commissioning under relevant Government rules. A committee consisting of District Tourist Officer, an Officer from Department of Tourism to be nominated by the Government and representative of principal financing Bank of the project shall certify the date of start of commercial operation. 6.6. Eligible Tourism Unit: New Tourism Unit and Existing Tourism Unit Undergoing Expansion during the operative period of the Policy would be considered as Eligible Tourism Units as defined in Para. 6.3 and 6.4. 6.7 . Apartment Hotel: Apartment Hotel unit should have facilities as per the prevailing Guidelines for Apartment Hotels laid down by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Such Apartment Hotels should obtain necessary category certification from the competent authority. 6.8. Tented Accommodation: Tented Accommodation unit should have facilities as per the prevailing guidelines for Tented Accommodation as laid down by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Such Tented Accommodation should obtain necessary category certification from the Competent Authority. 6.9. Tourism & Hospitality Training Institute / University: The institute / university must be offering tourism / hospitality courses that are recognized / certified by regulatory authorities. 6.10. Mega Tourism Unit: New projects capable of creating new employment of more than 150 persons with investment of Rs.75 crores and above (excluding the cost of land) will be construed as Mega Tourism Units. Units which are set up and which commence commercial operations during the operative period of this Policy will only be eligible under this category. The proposals of Mega Tourism Units would require due approval of the Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC). Hotels and Resorts, Multiplexes and Malls shall be excluded from the definition of Mega Tourism Unit. 12 6.11. Theme Park: Theme Park should be based on a single or series of themes having a plot measuring atleast 10,000 sq.m. (about 2.5 acres). It may have amusement rides, water slides, accommodation (at least ten lettable rooms), restaurant, theatre, shopping area, activity area and theme areas. It is, however, not mandatory to have all these features. 6.12. Hotel: Hotel projects should have facilities of 1 to 5 star categories hotel as per the prevailing guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. Such hotels should obtain category Certificate from the Competent Authorities. These units should have a minimum of 20 let table rooms with attached bathrooms. The hotels should have adequate provision of toilets for visitors. Size of the rooms and bathrooms, AC facilities should be as per the norms prescribed by the Department of Tourism, Govt. of India for such hotels. 6.13. Resort: The Resort project should have a minimum of 20 lettable rooms with attached bathrooms. Unless it is a hill station or a beach or a location, which, in the opinion of the Department of Tourism, does not require air conditioning, at least 35% of the rooms should be air conditioned. The bathroom carpet area should measure at least 3.5 sq.mt. It should have restaurant / dining hall with a seating area of minimum 40 sq.mt. (excluding kitchen and storage). It should have a telephone with STD facility. The plot on which resort is located should admeasure at least 10,000 sq.mt. It should have, on its plot, a minimum open space (unbuilt area) of 6,000 sq.mt. It should have at least 4 of the following facilities:— • Indoor games (e.g. Table – Tennis, Squash, Billiards, Bowling Alley, etc.). with a minimum built up area of 25 sq.mt. • Conference room (Minimum Carpet area of 30 sq.mt.) • Swimming pool • Tennis or badminton court or golf or other outdoor games area. • A health club (minimum built-up area of 20 sq.mt.) • A lounge (admeasuring at least 35 sq.mt.) 13 6.14. Health Farm: The Health Farm should be located in an area, which is free from pollution and noise, and have a generally salubrious and health-promoting environment. There should be at least 20 lettable rooms with attached bathrooms. It should have at least six of the following facilities:— • Health Club • Gymnasium • Yoga/Meditation Area • Outdoor Exercise Areas • Indoor Games • Outdoor Games • Swimming Pool • Classroom • Jogging Tracks • Horse Riding facility It should include a farm to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and grains (admeasuring at least 500 sq.mt.). It should be located on a plot admeasuring at least 5,000 sq.mt. It should have medical, paramedical personnel, alternative system of medicine specialist, diet specialist, and such other full time staff of at least two persons. 6.15. Motels and Wayside Amenities: The Motel Project should be located on a National Highway, State Highway or Main District Road (MDR). It should have at least 4 lettable rooms and all the lettable rooms should have attached bathrooms. The plot on which the motel is located should admeasure a minimum of 1,500 sq.mt. It should have restaurant/dining hall with sitting area of minimum 30 sq.mt. (excluding kitchen & storage). The double rooms and single rooms should have minimum carpet areas of 12 sq.mt and 10 sq.mt respectively. The bathroom carpet area should admeasure at least 3 sqmt. It should have public toilet and first aid centre. It should have car parking area @ 5 sq.mt per room. The rooms should have adequate furniture, fixtures and linen. The ownership/lease of land and land use should be in order. Wayside amenities will be a common facility centre on the National Highways, State Highways, and Major District Roads. They should ideally have (a) Food Plaza; (b) Public Convenience; (c) ATM/Banking; (d) Emergency/Medical Facilities; (e) Communication Centre; (f) Petrol Filling Station and Auto Services. For 14 wayside amenities to be eligible for these incentives, they must have (a), (b), (d) and (e) among the facilities mentioned above. 6.16. Water Sports: Water sports projects should be set up at a beach or lakeside or riverside along with a pontoon/jetty. It should offer at least two water sports. Parasailing, water-scooters, hovercraft and water-skiing are examples of such facilities. In addition to investment in boats and outboard motors, it should make an investment of at least Rs.20 lakh in water sports equipments. It should have adequate changing rooms, showers, lockers and separate toilet blocks for ladies and gents. It should have a restaurant. It should have trained staff for implementation of safety norms prescribed by the Government. 6.17. Houseboat: House boat should be set up at backwater, lakeside, reservoir, riverside location identified by Department of Tourism. It should offer at least one room facility, with on board restaurant in motorized boat, satisfying the safety norm prescribed by appropriate authorities. Houseboat project includes provision of jetty/ pontoon, parking, and off-shore infrastructure. It should have trained staff for implementation of safety norms prescribed by the Government of Odisha. 6.18. Art & Craft Village: The Art and Craft village project must be on a minimum one acre compact land with facilities like space to work for at least 10 artisans, an exhibition area of not less than 1000 sq.ft, to display different crafts, a multipurpose hall for folk shows, performing arts and film screening etc. A restaurant and toilet blocks should also be provided. 6.19. Golf Course: A Golf Course Project should have a minimum of 9 holes. The land area should not be less than 10 Hectares. The design and drainage should be so worked out that there is no water logging. There should be a reliable system for adequate water supply. It should have a satisfactory club house. It should allow easy access to tourists, who are not its members; to play golf and use other facilities and the charges in this regard should be transparent and consistent. Adequate parking for at least 50 vehicles and clean public toilet facility must be available. 15 6.20. Camping and Tent Facilities: Camping and tent facilities should have clear ground admeasuring at least 1,000sqmt. It should have tented accommodation capacity for at least 20 persons. There should be a minimum of 10 tents. The gross carpet area of tents should admeasure at least 200 sq.mt. All the tents should have attached toilets. The tents should be put on a platform raised to a minimum of 2.5 feet above the ground. The tent site should have adequate security. The site should have eco-friendly structures admeasuring at least 200 sq.mt. for such purposes as food, recreation, relaxation and lockers. It should have adequate electricity, water supply, sewerage disposal drainage and toilet facility. Space for own tents of tourists should also be available. 6.21. Amusement / Theme Park: An Amusement Park should have at least 8 amusement rides. There should be a minimum investment of Rs.50 lakh in amusement rides/aids. This pertains to the cost of equipment alone. It should have a minimum area of 20,000 sq.mt. 6.22. Aquarium: An aquarium should have minimum 1,000 cubic meter water holding capacity and should have at least 10 exhibits. It should be open to public. It should have trained supervisors for operation and maintenance of the livestock. It should have restaurants, adequate parking, and separate toilet blocks for ladies and gents etc. 6.23. Water Park: A Water Park project should have minimum 5 acre compact land and minimum of five water sites. It should have the capacity to handle at least 100 slides simultaneously. It should have trained supervisors for implementation of safety norms. It should have restaurants and adequate changing rooms, lockers, showers and separate toilet blocks for ladies and gents among other. 6.24. Ropeway: The Ropeway should be mechanized and motor driven. The horizontal length may be 500 meters or more (but can be slightly less if the location demands so). It should be comfortable for the passengers and noise should be within permissible limits. It should have capacity to carry minimum 200 passengers per hour. The cabins should leave at brief intervals so that transportation is continuous and waiting time is minimum. It should have thyristor control of main drive motor or comparable device to ensure smooth acceleration and deceleration. It should have an emergency brake in 16 addition to the normal brakes. The cabins should be sturdy and aesthetic. It should have full capacity generator set to drive the ropeway in case of power failure. The facilities should be created in compliance with the applicable security norms. 6.25. Heritage Hotel: A Heritage hotel should be a palace, a haveli, a darbar-grih of any building, built in a traditional style, prior to 1950. The façade, architectural features and general construction should have the distinctive qualities, ambience, and décor consistent with a traditional lifestyle. It should have minimum 10 lettable rooms. The facilities and the features along with the services should be as per the guidelines of the Department of Tourism, Government of India as applicable from time to time. 6.26. Convention Centre: A Convention Centre should be located on a plot admeasuring at least 5,000 sqmt. It should have capacity to seat at least 750 persons in the central column less hall. The capacity should be so organized (partition-able) that it is possible for at least 5 separate conference events to run simultaneously.. At least 75% of the convention centre's capacity should be air-conditioned. The Convention Centre should have sufficient parking facility (minimum 2 sq.mt per person). All conference/convention areas should be equipped with state-of-the-art convention facilities including modern public address system, slide projection, video screening and such other facilities. It should possess its own equipments. It should have adequate arrangement for secretariat support with Fax, e-mail and photocopying facilities and first aid centre. It should have a restaurant, cafeteria with adequately covered ,comfortable area to cater to at least 500 persons simultaneously. The area excluding kitchen, should admeasure at least 500 sqmt. The quantum of such facilities should be consistent with the size of the complex. 6.27. Caravan Tourism: Caravan Tourism may be motorized/vehicle-based. It should have capacity to handle simultaneously at least 30 participants, if it is operated with the aid of motorized vehicles. It should operate for at least three months in a year. It should have operated for at least three months before seeking the approval of the DoT. 6.28. Adventure Tourism Projects: Adventure tourism projects should have required equipments and trained staff to maintain and run the activity. All required permissions from various authorities must be obtained. Minimum facilities like restaurant (wherever required), drinking 17 water supply, staying arrangements (wherever required), toilet etc. should be provided. 6.29. Medical Tourism: Medical Tourism is a form of tourism, wherein medical institutions / hospitals shall be allowed concession under this policy to attract foreign tourists who may visit for treatment and avail post treatment tours to different tourist places. 6.30. Other Projects: Other projects not falling into any of the above categories will be considered as tourism project subject to their approval by the Tourism Advisory committee.