Mahayuti's Aai Scheme: Women Secure ₹15 Lakh Interest-Free Loans for Tourism

• The 'Aai Scheme' aims to economically empower women by promoting self-employment in tourism and related sectors.
• Women can receive interest-free loans up to 15 lakh rupees for starting businesses under the scheme.
• The scheme covers 45 business areas, including tourism, agri-tourism, handicrafts, and food sales.
• Additional benefits include 15-25% capital investment subsidy for hotels/homestays and exemptions on registration fees.
• To apply, businesses must be 100% woman-owned or have at least 50% woman partnership; applications are submitted to the Tourism Directorate.

Why It Matters: Aai Scheme offers women 15 lakh interest-free loans for tourism businesses, boosting empowerment.