Which of the following statements regarding the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI), as highlighted in Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question (answered on 20 December 2024), is/are correct?
The total budget outlay for the UNNATI Scheme is ₹10,037 crores, with 60% of the outlay allocated to the North East Region.
Capital Investment Incentives in Zone A districts are higher than in Zone B districts.
The UNNATI Scheme is effective for 10 years, with an additional 8 years for meeting committed liabilities.
The UNNATI Scheme is a Central sector scheme implemented under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) 1 and 3 Only

Explanation:

• Statement 1: The total budget outlay for the UNNATI Scheme is ₹10,037 crores, with 60% allocated to the North East Region.

• Statement 2: Incorrect. Capital Investment Incentives in Zone B (industrially backward districts) are higher than in Zone A.

• Statement 3: The UNNATI Scheme is effective for 10 years, with an additional 8 years for meeting committed liabilities.

• Statement 4: Incorrect. The scheme is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, not the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.

Information Booster:

• UNNATI Scheme Duration: Effective from March 9, 2024, to March 31, 2034.

• Incentives: Zone B districts receive higher incentives than Zone A.

• Maximum Limit: ₹250 crore per unit from all components.

• GST Impact: Non-GST sectors have higher capital investment incentives (₹10 crore).

Additional Information:

• Zone Categorization: Zone A (industrially advanced) and Zone B (industrially backward).

• Implementation: Overseen by DPIIT, with oversight committees at national and state levels.