Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024
Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Central government
A Government of India initiative funding industrial growth and jobs in the North-Eastern Region states through capital subsidies, interest subventions and other incentives.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
UNNATI (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme), 2024, is a Government of India programme aimed at speeding up industrial growth, drawing fresh investment and creating employment across the states of the North-Eastern Region (NER). It offers a set of financial incentives — capital subsidies and interest subventions among them — to new and expanding businesses in the manufacturing and service sectors.
The scheme addresses the industrial development gaps the NER has historically faced by building conditions that support lasting economic activity. Its approach includes encouraging innovation, backing skill development and easing regulatory processes.
Through these measures, UNNATI seeks to reshape the region's economy, position it as a destination for industrial ventures, and contribute to India's wider economic goals.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland
- Eligibility is governed by the detailed scheme guidelines, which lay down the conditions applicants must fulfil. - Minimum investment thresholds, as set out in the scheme documentation, must be met. - A specific legal entity status is required to qualify for the incentives, typically covering various forms of registered companies and enterprises. - Other statutory requirements must be satisfied, including holding a registered lease deed for operational premises, keeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) details up to date, and complying with environmental and other regulatory norms. - Comprehensive documentation is required, comprising a Detailed Project Report (DPR) setting out the business plan and financial projections, together with Bank Appraisal Reports (BAR) and other financial statements demonstrating viability and readiness for investment.
How to apply
1. **Step 1: Registering on the Scheme Portal**: Go to the official UNNATI Scheme portal at https://unnati.dpiit.gov.in/. First-time applicants need to create an account by signing up with a working email address or mobile number. Once registration is complete, set up login credentials so you can access the online application form and related resources in full.
2. **Step 2: Filling Out the Online Application**: Use your credentials to log in to the account you have just created. Then work through the online application form carefully, making sure every field captures correct, current and thorough details about your project proposal and business operations.
3. **Step 3: Uploading Documents and Checking the Application**: Upload each of the mandatory supporting documents listed in the scheme guidelines, working through them one by one. These usually cover a carefully drafted Detailed Project Report (DPR), official land or company incorporation papers, and the relevant bank appraisal documents, among others. Before going further, compare the entire application — every uploaded document and every entry made — against the official guidelines to confirm it is compliant and accurate.
4. **Step 4: Submitting the Application**: Once you have reviewed everything thoroughly and confirmed that all requirements are satisfied and the details are correct, submit the completed application online through the portal. A confirmation receipt or acknowledgment is normally generated after submission.
How applications are assessed
Applications for the UNNATI Scheme are put through a multi-stage assessment to single out projects that qualify and merit support. A preliminary screening first verifies that basic eligibility conditions and documentation requirements have been satisfied. A dedicated committee then carries out a detailed technical and financial appraisal of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), bank appraisal documents and other submitted information.
The committee, drawn from relevant fields of expertise and government representatives, evaluates the project's viability, its potential for industrial growth and employment generation, and how far it aligns with the scheme's objectives. Projects that are shortlisted may face site visits or additional queries before the competent authority takes a final decision, so that support goes only to high-impact initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the UNNATI Scheme?
The UNNATI Scheme, 2024 offers financial incentives to new and expanding manufacturing and service sector businesses, with the aim of driving industrial growth, drawing investment and generating employment in India's North-Eastern Region (NER).
Which states are covered under the UNNATI Scheme?
The scheme is available across the North-Eastern Region, covering Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
What types of financial incentives are offered?
The scheme provides Capital Investment Incentives (CII) calculated as a percentage of eligible Plant & Machinery costs, Capital Interest Subvention (CIS) on loans, and Manufacturing & Services Linked Incentives (MSLI) equal to the net GST paid.
Is there a maximum amount for the capital investment incentive?
The capital investment incentive equals 30% or 50% of the eligible Plant & Machinery cost, the rate being determined by the zone. Comprehensive scheme guidelines set out any absolute maximum caps that apply.
What kind of businesses are eligible?
Manufacturing and service-sector businesses, whether starting up or expanding, can apply, provided they satisfy set requirements such as a minimum investment threshold, recognised legal entity status, and submission of documents including a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and registered lease deed.
How long are the benefits provided?
Capital Interest Subvention runs for 7 years, while the Manufacturing & Services Linked Incentive lasts up to 10 years from the start of commercial production or operation, or until the scheme's validity ends, whichever comes first.
What documents are typically required for application?
Most applications call for a Detailed Project Report (DPR), legal papers such as land or incorporation documents, and bank appraisal documents, together with GST details and any other reports specified in the guidelines.
Sectors
- Northeastindia
- Industrialgrowth
- Manufacturing
- Services
- Capitalsubsidy
- Interestsubvention
- Gstincentive
Details last verified on 16 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.