The Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024 provides capital, interest and performance-linked incentives for eligible units across the North-East. This guide explains the scheme and the current portal position, including application queries and post-registration claims.
Portal notice: further registrations presently stopped in Assam and 6 other named states; reopening remains possibleThe official DPIIT portal presently says that further registrations have been stopped for Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim because applications have exceeded the funding available to those states. It says existing applications are being reviewed and registration may resume if applications are rejected or funds become available.
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| Full name | Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024 |
|---|---|
| Administered by | DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India |
| Total outlay | ₹10,037 crore |
| Coverage | All 8 NE states — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura |
| Who can apply | New units, and existing units undertaking substantial expansion (manufacturing & eligible services) |
| Registration window | Outer date shown by portal: 30 September 2026. Current notice: further registrations presently stopped in Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim; reopening may occur if funds become available. |
| Scheme period | In force up to 8 March 2034 (+8 years for committed liabilities) |
| District zones | Zone A (industrially advanced) and Zone B (industrially backward) — incentive rates differ |
| Official portal | unnati.dpiit.gov.in (application is free) |
Eligibility turns on three things: the type of unit, the size of investment, and what the unit produces.
| Category | Minimum investment | Measured on |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing unit | ₹1 crore | Plant & machinery |
| Service sector unit (eligible services) | ₹50 lakh | Building construction & durable physical assets |
| Micro industry | ₹50 lakh | Plant & machinery incl. building construction |
Part A of the scheme (₹9,737 crore of the outlay) funds three distinct incentives. A single unit can be eligible for more than one, subject to the scheme's overall cap per unit.
| What it pays | A percentage of eligible investment in new plant & machinery (manufacturing) or building construction & durable physical assets (services) |
|---|---|
| Zone A rate | 30% of eligible investment, maximum ₹5 crore |
| Zone B rate | 50% of eligible investment, maximum ₹7.5 crore |
| Non-GST sectors | Same rates, with a higher maximum of ₹10 crore |
| Nature | One-time claim, availed only once per unit, after commencement of production — the documentation-heavy step |
| What it pays | Interest relief on term loans taken for eligible plant & machinery / durable assets |
|---|---|
| Rate & tenure | 3% per annum (Zone A) / 5% per annum (Zone B) interest subvention, for up to 7 years |
| Loan ceiling | Interest on principal up to ₹250 crore is eligible; subvention applies on disbursed amounts |
| Condition | Assets financed must be new; claimed annually over the eligible period |
| What it pays | For new units only — reimbursement of 100% of net GST paid (GST paid less input tax credit) for up to 10 years from commencement of commercial production/operation |
|---|---|
| Overall cap | Total MSLI capped at 75% (Zone A) / 100% (Zone B) of the eligible investment in plant & machinery or durable assets |
| Nature | Claimed periodically as the unit operates — rewards real production, not just capex |
For businesses that have already applied or obtained registration, the major work now lies in departmental queries, verification and claims. For a proposed application, readiness work can be completed while live availability is monitored.
Eligibility check, DPR and document readiness for filing when the portal accepts a fresh application.
DIC site verification, deficiency notes and departmental queries — answered correctly and on time, so the application doesn't stall.
After production starts: CA-certified investment statements, invoice trails and the capital incentive claim, built to scrutiny standard.
Annual interest subvention and performance-linked claims, filed and followed up across the scheme period.
The exact set depends on your unit and stage, but a complete UNNATI file generally includes:
The official portal still lists 30 September 2026 as the outer registration date, but its current notice says further registrations are presently stopped for Assam and six other named states because applications have exceeded available state funding. The notice says registration may resume if existing applications are rejected or funds become available. Check the official portal before attempting a fresh filing.
No. A term loan is not mandatory for UNNATI registration. However, the Central Interest Subvention component is only relevant if you do have an eligible term loan — self-financed units would claim CII (and MSLI if a new unit) instead.
Districts in the eight NE states are classified as Zone A (industrially advanced) or Zone B (industrially backward). Zone B units receive higher incentive rates across the scheme's components. Your district's zone is one of the first things we confirm in the eligibility check.
Both. Existing units qualify through the "substantial expansion" route — broadly, new plant & machinery of at least 25% of the unit's total investment. MSLI, however, is for new units. Structuring an expansion correctly so it qualifies is exactly the kind of work a scheme-experienced advisor does.
Yes. Departmental queries, deficiency notes and stalled verifications are routine — and usually fixable with correct documentation and responses filed in time. Send us your application status on WhatsApp and we'll give you a straight read on what it needs.
The first eligibility assessment is free. Beyond that, fees depend on scope — registration filing, DPR preparation, claim filing — and are agreed in writing before work starts. Applying on the government portal itself is always free, and we never ask you to pay any official.
Get a straight assessment of your present position — application query, documentation gap, CII/CIS/MSLI claim, or readiness for a fresh filing if the portal reopens.
