Sikkim Frontier Zone Lease Waiver
By Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Sikkim
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Quick Answer
Free lease rental on government land for the first 5 years for units in Sikkim's Frontier Economic Zones.
About this subsidy
The Sikkim Industrial and Investment Policy 2024 waives lease rental on government land for industries setting up plants or units in the Frontier Economic Zones — Mangan, Soreng, Gyalshing and Namchi districts. Rental is free of cost for the initial 5 years counted from the date of commencement of production.
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Subsidy providers
The Commerce and Industries Department of the Government of Sikkim is the state's industries department, based at Udyog Bhawan in Tadong, Gangtok. It runs the state's incentive policies for industrial units and micro, small and medium enterprises, and is the nodal agency for the…
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What You Get
Units setting up in Sikkim's Frontier Economic Zones (Mangan, Soreng, Gyalshing and Namchi districts) pay no rental on the lease of Government land for the initial 5 years from the date of commencement of production — removing a recurring fixed cost during the ramp-up period.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Apply for land
Apply for Government land in a Frontier Economic Zone through the single-window portal.
You - 2
- 3
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the rental free?
The initial 5 years from the date of commencement of production.
Which areas count as Frontier Economic Zones?
Mangan District, Soreng District, Gyalshing District and Namchi District.
Does this apply to private land?
No — the waiver is on rental for the lease of Government land.
When does the 5-year clock start?
From the date of commencement of production, not from the date of allotment.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
