Meghalaya Zero Discharge Facility Subsidy
By Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Meghalaya
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Quick Answer
Medium and large units in Meghalaya get 50% of zero discharge facility cost back — up to Rs 5 lakhs (medium) or Rs 10 lakhs (large).
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Meghalaya
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
Clause 3.4.6.iv.a of the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (MIIPP) 2024 gives Medium and Large Units a subsidy of 50% of the cost incurred on installation of a Zero Discharge facility.
The ceiling is Rs 5 Lakhs for Medium Units and Rs 10 lakhs for Large Units. It completes the policy's water conservation package alongside rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling and water audit support.
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Subsidy providers
The Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Meghalaya, is the state's administrative department for industry, based in Shillong. It is the administrative department for the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy 2024, known as MIIPP 2024, and the nodal…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
What You Get
Half the installed cost of a zero discharge facility, capped at Rs 5 Lakhs for a Medium Unit and Rs 10 lakhs for a Large Unit. Claimed after installation against actual invoices.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Claims are scrutinised by the Commerce and Industries Department against the eligible cost and the unit's size category under MIIPP 2024. There is no competitive selection.
Application Process
- 1
Incur the expenditure
Complete the zero discharge facility installation and retain invoices and payment proof.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the subsidy?
50% of the cost incurred on installation, capped at Rs 5 Lakhs for Medium Units and Rs 10 lakhs for Large Units.
Are micro and small units eligible?
No — clause 3.4.6.iv.a names Medium and Large Units.
What is a zero discharge facility?
A treatment setup that eliminates liquid effluent discharge from the plant; the policy subsidises its installation cost.
When can I claim?
After the facility is installed, against actual invoices and commissioning proof.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
