Assam is the largest of the northeastern states
of India. It has the best developed physical infrastructure among the
north-eastern states. The work culture is good and as is the
management-worker relations. Unfortunately the persistent law and order
problems in the state has resulted in inadequate protection of industry.
The level of urbanization is low and it is also one of the most corrupt
state in the country. The state also has a power deficit of 19.38%.
Land area: 78,438 sq. km.
Population: 22.4 million
Capital: Dispur
Per Capita Income: Rs 5,999
Inflation Rate: 4.5%
Incentives:
- 90% subsidy (up to Rs 200,000) on the cost of feasibility studies
for medium-scale units
- 100% subsidy (up to Rs 50,000) on the cost of feasibility studies
for small-scale units
- Investment subsidy of 30% (up to Rs 1,000,000) of capital
investment
- Power subsidy of 50% for units with connected loads up to 1 MW
and 30% for 5 MW for 5 years
- 90% transport subsidy for procurement of raw materials up to the
Siliguri rail-head
- Sales tax exemption (up to 7 years) of 150% of fixed capital
investment for small-scale units
- Sales tax exemption (up to 7 years) of 100% of fixed capital
investment for medium-scale units
- 5-year income tax holiday for new industrial units set up in the
Northeast
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