The Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024 is the Government of India's ₹10,037 crore incentive package for new and expanding units across all eight North-Eastern states. This guide covers eligibility, the three incentives, documents, deadlines — and what happens after registration, where most of the real work lies.
Registration open — applications accepted up to 30 September 2026 (extended)| 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 | 9 March 2024 — extended up to 30 September 2026 |
| 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 |
30 September 2026 is the deadline for first submission. The money itself is won in what comes after: departmental queries, the one-time CII claim, and years of recurring CIS and MSLI claims. This is the full lifecycle — and we work every stage of it.
Eligibility check, DPR, document set, and filing on the DPIIT portal — before the window closes.
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 registration window, originally 9 March 2024 to 31 March 2026, has been extended — applications are being accepted up to 30 September 2026 on the official DPIIT portal. Note that registration can close earlier if committed liabilities reach the scheme's funding threshold, so eligible units should not wait until the last weeks.
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.
Whether you're yet to apply, stuck mid-application, or registered and ready to claim — start with one WhatsApp message. Free first assessment, straight answers.