Meghalaya Zero Discharge Facility Subsidy
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Meghalaya · Central government
Meghalaya reimburses medium and large units 50% of zero discharge facility cost, capped at Rs 5 lakhs and Rs 10 lakhs respectively.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹10,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
Under Clause 3.4.6.iv.a of the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (MIIPP) 2024, Medium and Large Units can claim 50% of what they spend on putting a Zero Discharge facility in place.
Medium Units may receive up to Rs 5 Lakhs, while the cap for Large Units stands at Rs 10 lakhs.
This provision sits within the policy's wider water conservation package, which also covers rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling and water audit support.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Maximum age of business
- 5 years
- Where the business may be based
- Mizoram
- Unit must be Medium or Large and located in Meghalaya - Zero Discharge facility must be actually installed at the unit - Ceiling varies according to whether the unit is Medium or Large
How to apply
1. Finish installing the zero discharge facility at the unit located in Meghalaya. 2. Retain invoices, payment receipts, and evidence of commissioning or completion. 3. Submit the claim to the Commerce and Industries Department via the Invest Meghalaya single window. 4. Funds are disbursed once the department has verified the eligible cost.
How applications are assessed
The Commerce and Industries Department reviews each claim under MIIPP 2024, checking it against the eligible cost and the size category of the unit concerned. No competitive selection process applies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the subsidy?
The subsidy covers half the installation cost, subject to a ceiling of Rs 5 lakhs for Medium Units and Rs 10 lakhs for Large Units.
Are micro and small units eligible?
No. Medium and Large Units are the categories specified in clause 3.4.6.iv.a.
What is a zero discharge facility?
A zero liquid discharge system prevents any liquid effluent from leaving the plant, and the policy provides a subsidy towards the cost of installing it.
When can I claim?
Once the facility is installed, the subsidy is released on the basis of actual invoices and proof of commissioning.
Sectors
- Meghalaya
- Zero Discharge
- Water Conservation
- Miipp 2024
- Effluent Treatment
- Sustainability
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.