Bodoland Industrial Policy, 2019 (BIP'2019)
30%
Capital Subsidy — Micro Units (Cap ₹10L)
20%
Capital Subsidy — Small Units (Cap ₹15L)
100%
Margin Money Assistance (Cap ₹25L)
4
BTAD Districts Covered (Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri)
Dedicated MSME Framework for the Bodoland Territorial Region
The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) was created following the tripartite accord signed on 10th February, 2003 through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act. The Council covers four districts — Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri — with a total geographical area of approximately 9,688 sq. km., and Headquarters at Bodofa Nwgwr, Kokrajhar town.
BIP'2019 succeeds the Bodoland Industrial Policy 2014 (which was in operation up to 30.11.2019). Units eligible under BIP'2014 continue to be governed by that policy; BIP'2019 applies to new MSME and traditional units set up on or after 01.12.2019.
| Key Parameter | Provision / Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Industries & Commerce Department, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) |
| Coverage Area | Four BTAD Districts: Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, and Udalguri |
| Nodal Agency | Industries & Commerce Department, BTC, through District Industries & Commerce Centres (DICCs) |
| Effective / Validity | Effective 1st December, 2019 · In force for 5 years (up to 30th November, 2024) |
| Predecessor Policy | Bodoland Industrial Policy 2014 (ceased 30.11.2019) |
16 priority sectors targeting local resources and employment
- •Handicraft sector
- •Bamboo Plantation & Bamboo-based Industry
- •Sericulture, Handloom & Textile Industries (incl. Eri, Muga, Mulberry silk)
- •Dairy Products & Milk Processing Industries
- •Organic Cultivation & Agro Food Processing Industries
- •Rubber Plantation & Processing Industries
- •Tea Processing Industries (incl. Small Tea Growers)
- •Areca nut Plantation & Processing Industries
- •Bee farming & Honey Processing
- •Tourism Sector & Hospitality
- •Mineral-Based Industry (sand, stone, etc.)
- •Value addition of Herbal, Aromatic & Medicinal Plants
- •IT and other Service Sectors
- •Mushroom Cultivation & Processing
- •Construction Material Industries (Cement, TMT Bar, AAC Bricks, Paver Blocks, Fly Ash Bricks, Stone Crusher)
- •Generation of power through green technology
FCI rules and eligibility criteria
| MSME Category | Manufacturing (P&M Investment) | Services (Equipment Investment) |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Enterprise | Up to ₹25 Lakh | Up to ₹10 Lakh |
| Small Enterprise | Above ₹25 Lakh to ₹5 Crore | Above ₹10 Lakh to ₹2 Crore |
| Medium Enterprise | Above ₹5 Crore to ₹10 Crore | Above ₹2 Crore to ₹5 Crore |
Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) covers new plant & machinery, land, and building. For Micro units specifically, FCI also includes factory shed and godown costs. P&M must be newly purchased — second-hand machinery is ineligible.
Land allotment, capital subsidy, grants, and margin money
BTC Capital Investment Subsidy
| Unit Category | Subsidy Rate | Ceiling | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Units | 30% | ₹10 Lakh | P&M, installation, internal electrification, transformer, DG set, plus workshop shed/building. |
| Small Units | 20% | ₹15 Lakh | P&M, installation, internal electrification, transformer, and DG set. |
Other BTC Fiscal Support Schemes
| Scheme / Head | Quantum & Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Assistance (Grant-in-Aid) | Up to ₹25 Lakh (50% of project cost on P&M) for unemployed youth/artisans. |
| 100% Margin Money Assistance | 100% of promoter margin against sanctioned term loan, ceiling ₹25 Lakh. |
| Shed Rent Subsidy | 50% rent subsidy for the first 3 years of occupation in industrial estates. |
| Interest Subsidy on Term Loan | 30% subsidy on term loan interest for Micro & Small units, ceiling ₹3 Lakh/year. |
| Improved Tools & Machinery | 100% grant of improved tools/machinery for trained artisans and micro units. |
| CEM's Tholuwa Udyog Unnayan Achani | One-time 100% grant (max ₹1 Lakh) for artisan unit & SHG machinery upgrade. |
| Domicile Entrepreneur Support (DESS) | Special additional incentive for BTAD-domicile entrepreneurs returning to start units. |
| Private Sector Infrastructure | 25% subsidy on Model Commercial Centre building cost (max ₹10 Lakh). |
Choice Rule: One unit can avail ONLY ONE of the following during the policy period: (i) BTC Capital Investment Subsidy, (ii) Financial Assistance (Grant-in-Aid), or (iii) Margin Money Assistance. Choose the single best-fit option.
Governance committees and negative list
Approval Committees
- •District Level Committee (DLC): Chaired by Principal Secretary, BTC (or rep); scrutinizes and approves claims.
- •BTC Level Committee: Chaired by Executive Member i/c Industries & Commerce, BTC; oversees policy execution and approves major incentives.
Non-Eligible Activities (Annexure I)
- •Tobacco & manufactured tobacco substitutes (Chapter 24); Pan Masala (Chapter 21).
- •Plastic carry bags below 20 microns.
- •Petroleum / gas refinery products (Chapter 27); Coke and Calcined Petroleum Coke.
- •Purely peripheral activities — preservation, cleaning, packing, re-labeling, sorting, etc.
- •Saw mills; tea (except Small Tea Growers eligible under thrust list); marble cutting; plain to TOR rod.
Bundled Central & State schemes for BTAD entrepreneurs
| Referenced Scheme | Summary & Benefit |
|---|---|
| SVAYEM Yojana (Assam State) | Loan-linked subsidy of 20% (max ₹20k for new / ₹40k for existing entrepreneurs). |
| PMEGP (Central) | Credit-linked subsidy of 25% (urban) / 35% (rural) for project cost up to ₹25 Lakh. |
| NEIDS 2017 (Central) | 30% capital subsidy (max ₹5 Cr), 3% interest subsidy on working capital. |
Source: Bodoland Industrial Policy 2019, Industries & Commerce Department, Bodoland Territorial Council (Final copy, 18.06.2020). Effective 01.12.2019 for 5 years (up to 30.11.2024). For advisory purposes only; confirm fund availability and DICC UAM procedures before filing.