Assam Launches ₹500-Crore UNNATI Subsidy Scheme Portal, Offers Up To 50% Capital Support

In an effort to bolster domestic manufacturing and draw in new industrial investments, the Assam government launched an online application portal for capital investment subsidies under the UNNATI scheme on Thursday. Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Borah inaugurated the digital platform at Janata Bhawan, noting that businesses finalizing their paperwork by September 30, 2026, are eligible to apply for the financial grant.

Minister Borah emphasized that the launch of the portal transcends mere procedural steps. He stated that the initiative showcases the state administration's commitment to preserving investor confidence, ensuring consistent investment inflows, and providing financial assistance to encourage a broader spectrum of entrepreneurs and businesses.

With a state government allocation of ₹500 crore, the program offers capital investment subsidies ranging from 30 percent for qualifying manufacturing units in Zone A to 50 percent for those in Zone B.

The UNNATI scheme was initially introduced by the Central government in 2024 to spur manufacturing and industrial growth in the Northeast. Assam received ₹2,400 crore out of an initial regional budget of ₹10,000 crore. Facing rapid interest from local entrepreneurs, the state government supplemented its dedicated share from a separate Rs 3,894 crore common pool designated for the entire Northeast under the central program.

Using a first-come, first-served basis from this shared fund, Assam secured approximately ₹6,500 crore in total central assistance.

To sustain this industrial momentum without disruption, the Assam State Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for UNNATI-eligible manufacturing units, 2026, was formulated. This newly launched state-level program aims to bridge the funding gap for qualifying enterprises and capitalize on the investment surge sparked by the Central government's original scheme.

Over three lakh crore investment has flowed into Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma since Advantage 2.0. Borah also mentioned that more significant industrial groups are currently in discussions to set up new industries.