Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Policy of Assam 2025
25% / ₹100 Cr
Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS)
75%
AAI Lease Rental Reimbursement (3 Yrs, Cap ₹12 Cr/yr)
₹1.5 Crore
Max EASA / FAA / DGCA Certification Support
7 Airport Nodes
Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat, Tezpur, Rupsi, Lilabari
Positioning Assam as a Regional Aviation MRO Hub
Assam borders six Northeastern states and shares international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh, functioning as India's land bridge to Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy. With seven operational airports, Assam is positioning itself as the leading regional hub for civil, defence, and drone MRO servicing.
Note: This MRO Policy is distinct from the Assam Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025. MRO activities are exclusively governed by this policy to prevent incentive overlap.
| Key Parameter | Provision / Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises (IC&PE) Department / Transport Department (Civil Aviation Wing) |
| Notification & Term | In force for 5 (five) years from date of notification |
| Apex Governance | Empowered Committee chaired by Hon'ble Minister, IC&PE Department |
| Nodal Agency | MRO Facilitation Cell, Civil Aviation Wing, Transport Department, Govt. of Assam |
| Targets (by 2030) | At least 3 operational globally-certified MROs, 1,000 skilled jobs, ₹1,500 Cr cumulative investment |
Strategic positioning across Assam's airport network
| Airport Node | Positioning & Target Servicing |
|---|---|
| Guwahati (LGBI International Airport) | Assam's largest airport — ideal for major commercial aircraft/engine MRO. |
| Silchar (Kumbhirgram) | Southern Assam — airframe/engine service targeting Southeast Asia traffic. |
| Tezpur (Salonibari) | Proximity to IAF base — defence and rotary-wing (helicopter) MRO. |
| Jorhat (Rowriah) | NH37/rail connectivity — light aircraft and avionics component repair. |
| Dibrugarh (Mohanbari) | Upper Assam — turboprop/engine overhauls, tea & oil industry aviation. |
| Lilabari (North Lakhimpur) | Maintenance hub for Advanced Landing Grounds (ALG) & helipads of Arunachal Pradesh. |
| Rupsi (Dhubri) | Near Bhutan/Bangladesh border — cross-border operators and civil aviation MRO park. |
Capital subsidy, lease rental reimbursement, and operational concessions
| Incentive Head | Quantum & Ceiling Details |
|---|---|
| Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS) | 25% of eligible Fixed Capital Investment (FCI), capped at ₹100 Crore per unit (disbursed in 5 equal annual instalments). |
| Phase-wise Investment Rule | Admissible phase-wise, provided minimum eligible investment per phase is NOT less than ₹50 Crore. |
| Lease Rental Reimbursement | 75% of lease rentals paid to AAI/airport operator for 3 years, capped at ₹12 Crore per annum. |
| Certification Support | 100% reimbursement of EASA/FAA/DGCA certification fees, up to ₹1.5 Crore per unit. |
| Power Subsidy | ₹2.00 per unit of electricity consumed for 5 years, capped at ₹50 Lakh per annum. |
| Working Capital Interest Subsidy | 2% on outstanding working capital loans for 5 years, capped at ₹50 Lakh per annum. |
| Stamp Duty Reimbursement | 100% reimbursement on leased/purchased land and hangar buildings, capped at ₹25 Lakh. |
| Employment Incentive | One-time: ₹50,000 per female/transgender worker, ₹30,000 per male worker (Assam domicile, 1 yr continuous). |
| Export Promotion Incentive | 2% of export revenue for 5 years, capped at ₹5 Crore per annum. |
| DG Set Subsidy | 50% of cost, capped at ₹20 Lakh. |
Special incentives for ₹300 Crore+ investments
- •Eligibility: MRO projects with an Eligible FCI of ₹300 Crore or more are eligible for customized incentive packages.
- •Structuring: Packages are framed by the Empowered Committee on a case-to-case basis and approved by the State Cabinet.
- •Sub-leasing Rule: Sub-leasing of MRO facilities is permitted to subsidiaries or JVs, subject to AAI norms, but incentives remain available only to the primary investor.
Empowered Committee and State Level Committee roles
- •Empowered Committee: Chaired by Hon'ble Minister, IC&PE; Vice-Chaired by Chief Secretary. Apex authority for policy oversight, customized incentives (₹300 Cr+), and inter-departmental clearances.
- •State Level Committee (SLC): Chaired by Senior-Most Secretary, IC&PE Department. Scrutinizes proposals, verifies FCI/certifications, and approves standard policy incentive claims.
- •MRO Facilitation Cell: Nodal point in Civil Aviation Wing, Transport Dept for single-window clearances and investor queries.
Source: Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Policy of Assam 2025, Govt. of Assam (v3 dated 25.11.2025). In force for 5 years from notification. Operational guidelines to be issued separately by IC&PE Department. This page is an informational summary and not a substitute for professional advice.