Guwahati : Assam has approved the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Policy 2025, setting in motion an ambitious plan to position the state as a major aviation servicing centre and a rising military-industrial hub in eastern India by 2030.

Unveiled on Tuesday, the policy envisions Assam becoming the Northeast’s leading destination for civil and defence MRO operations, backed by an estimated investment inflow of ?1,500 crore and the creation of more than 1,000 skilled jobs.

Three World-Class MRO Facilities Planned

The policy outlines the establishment of three advanced MRO units equipped to service aircraft, engines, avionics, UAVs and critical components to international standards. Officials say the facilities will help reduce operational costs and turnaround time for aircraft operating across the region.

Generous Incentives to Attract Operators

To woo domestic and global aviation players, the state has rolled out a sweeping package of financial incentives. These include:

”         25% capital subsidy, capped at ?100 crore per unit

”         75% lease rental reimbursement for three years

”         Power subsidy of ?2 per unit

”         2% interest subsidy on working capital loans for up to five years

”         One-time employment incentives:

o         ?50,000 for female and transgender employees

o         ?30,000 for male employees

”         2% export revenue incentive for five years

”         Skill-development support of up to ?1.5 lakh per trainee

Aviation engineering institutes set up by MRO operators will receive additional benefits.

?1,458-Crore Outlay Over Five Years

With a financial commitment of ?1,458 crore, the government expects the policy to accelerate industrialisation and attract major OEMs and aviation service providers to Assam. Officials said the policy is designed to strengthen the state’s aerospace ecosystem, build specialised technical manpower and prepare Assam for a larger role in India’s defence manufacturing landscape.

Push for High-Tech Industrial Growth

The MRO Policy 2025 marks one of the state’s most aggressive drives towards high-technology and self-reliant industrial expansion. By creating a robust MRO corridor, Assam hopes to cement its position as a strategic aviation and defence hub in the Northeast.

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