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Optional Conditions for approval ( Gold Star ) |
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| The general construction of the houseboat should show distinctive qualities of luxury |
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| The houseboat should be furnished with superior quality carpets, curtains, furniture etc |
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| Alternative arrangements for discharging solid wastes and sewage, like scientifically designed septic tanks and chemical toilets |
- Houseboat should be battery operated
- Provision for 24 hour electricity on board the houseboat for lights and fans
- Provision for 24 hour hot and cold running water
- Availability of facility for purifying water on board the houseboat
- Provision of a refrigerator or ice-box on board
- Arrangement for providing guests a menu of their choice
- Staff members interacting with guests should be experienced and fluent in English
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| Houseboats approved by the Department of Tourism should fly a flag inscribed with the mnemonic of the accorded status. The flag will be approved by the Department of Tourism |
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| Houseboats satisfying the essential conditions and adhering to eco-friendly measures prescribed by the Department of Tourism will be awarded the Green Palm Certificate |
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| Essential conditions for approval of Houseboats ( Silver Star ) |
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| The general construction of the houseboat should be good; the hull and valavara should be of good condition; flooring should be of marine plywood. |
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| Size of rooms in the houseboat should not be lesser than the specifications mentioned below |
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Bed rooms
80 sq. ft (minimum width - 7 ft) |
Living/ dining
80 sq. ft |
Kitchen
20 sq. ft |
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Attached toilet
20 sq. ft (min width - 3 ft) |
Common toilet
10 sq. ft |
Passages
3 ft wide |
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| Bed rooms should be provided with an attached toilet. Toilets for guests should be of Western style and should be cleanly maintained. A common toilet for the staff of the houseboat should also be provided |
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| The kitchen must have provisions for protection from hazards by Using fire-proof materials Having at least two fire extinguishers |
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- Storage hold in the kitchen must be hygienic
- Food materials on board should be packed properly and stored in a clean environment
- Fuel storage should not be near the kitchen
- The houseboat should have at least 2 life buoys and 2 fire buckets
- Furniture provided in the houseboat should be of good quality
- Clean and good quality linen and toiletries should be used
- Crockery and glassware should be of excellent quality
- Houseboats must maintain and regularly update log books and tourist records
- Staff members interacting with guests should be in uniform
- The boat should have obtained a valid license from the appropriate authority for plying in the backwaters
- Name, cut number and approval number should be painted on both sides of the houseboat
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| The conditions under which houseboats will be accorded Green Palm Certificate are given below |
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| Alternate arrangements should be made to discharge solid wastes and sewage by providing scientifically designed septic tanks or bio-chemical toilets |
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| Alternate sources of energy for fuel, like solar power, to be used for heating, lighting etc |
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Arrangement of a system of separating recyclable from non-recyclable garbage. Organising the disposal of non-biodegradable garbage in such a manner so as not to harm the local environment |
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- Use of recycled paper for stationery and other publicity materials
- Use of locally available ethnic materials for construction of houseboats and furniture
- Use of paper bags, cloth bags and other alternatives instead of polythene bags, wherever possible
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At least 75 % of the workers in a houseboat should be employed from districts of the houseboat's operation |
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Houseboats using out board engines should acquire a pollution control certificate every three months from a competent authority |
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