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Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI)

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About the Scheme

Brief
The Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), 2024, is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India on 9 March 2024. It is designed to boost industrial growth and create gainful employment in the eight North-Eastern States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.

Objectives
- Strengthen the industrial ecosystem and attract new investments in manufacturing and service sectors
- Generate direct and indirect employment opportunities to drive regional socio-economic development
- Promote "green" industries like renewable energy and EV charging while restricting environmentally harmful sectors

Eligibility Criteria
- Units: Both new industrial units and existing units undergoing substantial expansion are eligible
- Minimum Investment Requirements:
    i. Manufacturing Sector: Minimum investment of ₹1 crore in plant and machinery
    ii. Service Sector: Minimum investment of ₹50 lakh in building construction and durable physical assets
    iii. Micro Industries: Minimum investment of ₹50 lakh for both sectors
    iv. Exclusions: Units manufacturing products on the Negative List (e.g., tobacco, plastic bags <20 microns, cement, arms and ammunition) are ineligible

Benefits
The scheme provides financial incentives based on the districts classification as Zone A (industrially advanced) or Zone B (industrially backward):
- Capital Investment Incentive (CII): Subsidies of 30% (Zone A) or 50% (Zone B) on eligible investment, with maximum limits ranging from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore depending on GST status - Capital Interest Subvention (CIS): Annual interest relief of 3% (Zone A) or 5% (Zone B) for up to 7 consecutive years
- Manufacturing & Services Linked Incentive (MSLI): Incentives for new units equal to 100% of the net GST paid for up to 10 years
- Maximum Benefit: The total benefit for a single unit across all components is capped at ₹250 crore

Nodal Department
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

Scheme Overview

Status Active
Category Central Initiative

Required Documents:

- Detailed Project Report (DPR) following specified guidelines - Land Documents: Registered ownership, rent, or lease deed (valid for 10+ years) - Appraisal Report: From a bank or financial institution (or NEDFi for self-financed units) - Identification & Tax Proofs: Copy of PAN, GSTIN Certificate, and Udyam Registration/Entrepreneur Memorandum - Legal Proofs: Incorporation Certificate (for non-proprietorship firms) and CA certificate detailing owners/partners

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