What is Nagaland MSME Cluster Development?
The Nagaland MSME Cluster Development Programme supports groups of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nagaland to form clusters for shared infrastructure, common facility centres, technology upgradation, and market development. Individual enterprise clusters can access funding of ₹5 lakh to ₹50 lakh for setting up Common Facility Centres (CFCs) with shared machinery, quality testing labs, and processing equipment. Sectors prioritized in Nagaland include food processing (bamboo shoot, ginger, king chilli), handloom and textile clusters, bamboo furniture clusters, and tourism enterprise clusters. The programme is implemented under the Ministry of MSME's cluster development scheme with Nagaland's Industries and Commerce Department as the nodal agency.
Nagaland MSME Cluster Development — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Nagaland MSME Cluster Development Programme 2026 — ₹5–₹50 Lakh for Enterprise Clusters | Industries Nagaland |
| State | Nagaland (नागालैंड) |
| Launched By | Government of Nagaland |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | ₹5–₹50 lakh cluster funding for Nagaland MSME groups — Common Facility Centres, shared machinery, technology upgradation, and market development |
| Category | MSME & Industry |
| Beneficiaries | 3,000+ beneficiaries |
| Last Verified | 28 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nagaland.gov.in |
Nagaland MSME Cluster Development Programme provides ₹5–₹50 lakh for groups of 10+ registered MSME enterprises to set up Common Facility Centres (CFCs) with shared machinery, quality testing, and processing equipment. Priority sectors include bamboo shoot and ginger food processing clusters, handloom and textile clusters, bamboo furniture clusters, and Hornbill tourism enterprise clusters. Implemented by Nagaland Industries & Commerce Department under Ministry of MSME's national cluster scheme. Cluster must be legally registered (cooperative/producer company) and contribute 10–30% of project cost.
📌 फायदा: ₹5–₹50 lakh for Nagaland MSME clusters — Common Facility Centres with shared machinery, quality labs, processing equipment, and market development support
पात्रता:
Minimum 10 Udyam-registered MSME units forming a legal cluster entity (cooperative/producer company), same sector, willing to contribute 10–30% of project cost, no loan default.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Form 10+ MSME cluster → register as cooperative/producer company → prepare DPR → submit to Industries & Commerce Department Nagaland → state appraisal → Ministry of MSME sanction → grant released in installments linked to CFC milestones.
Benefits of Nagaland MSME Cluster Development
✅ ₹5–₹50 lakh cluster funding for Nagaland MSME groups — Common Facility Centres, shared machinery, technology upgradation, and market development
Who is Eligible for Nagaland MSME Cluster Development?
- ✓ Group of minimum 10 registered MSME units in Nagaland forming a cluster
- ✓ All cluster member enterprises must be registered with the District Industries Centre (DIC) or Udyam Registration
- ✓ Cluster must be engaged in a common sector (food processing, handloom, bamboo, tourism, etc.)
- ✓ Cluster must have a formal legal structure (registered cooperative, producer company, or trust)
- ✓ Not defaulting on any previous MSME or government scheme loan
- ✓ Willing to contribute minimum 10–30% of project cost as beneficiary contribution
Documents Required for Nagaland MSME Cluster Development
How to Apply for Nagaland MSME Cluster Development Online?
- 1Form a cluster of minimum 10 registered MSME enterprises in the same sector in Nagaland
- 2Register the cluster as a legal entity (cooperative society, producer company, or trust) with the Registrar of Cooperative Societies or ROC
- 3Prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Common Facility Centre (CFC) with costs and benefits
- 4Submit application with DPR, cluster legal registration, and member enterprise Udyam registrations to the Industries & Commerce Department
- 5State-level appraisal committee reviews and recommends the cluster project to Ministry of MSME
- 6On sanction, ₹5–₹50 lakh cluster grant is released in installments linked to CFC construction and equipment procurement milestones
Official Government Portal — Nagaland
Use nagaland.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 Apply at nagaland.gov.in