Assam launches online portal for Rs 500-cr UNNATI investment subsidy
Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Borah introduced the digital platform to support manufacturing units and encourage industrial investment in the state.
The Assam government on Thursday introduced a digital platform for applying for capital investment subsidies under the UNNATI scheme, according to The Assam Tribune. Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Borah inaugurated the portal at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati.
The state has set aside Rs 500 crore for this scheme. Eligible manufacturing units in Zone A can receive subsidies of up to 30 per cent, while those in Zone B are eligible for up to 50 per cent.
Minister Borah stated that enterprises completing their documentation by September 30, 2026, can apply. He said the initiative reflects the government's commitment to protecting investor interests and providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs.
The UNNATI scheme was introduced by the Centre in 2024 to boost manufacturing in the Northeast. Of the initial Rs 10,000 crore allocated for the region, Rs 2,400 crore was designated for Assam.
Borah noted that the initial Rs 2,400 crore state allocation was exhausted quickly. He added that the state secured around Rs 6,500 crore from the Central government, including funds from a Rs 3,894 crore common pool for the Northeast.
To maintain investment momentum, the state has introduced the Assam State Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for UNNATI-eligible manufacturing units, 2026.