Key Benefits & Features for Business Owners

• Registered MSEs in Meghalaya under the policy receive priority in government tenders for supply of goods or services to State departments / agencies.

• The policy sets defined service delivery timelines for registration under the policy — e.g., registration recommendation within 15 days at district C&I centre.

• Price preference / preferential terms in tenders may apply (via the earlier Preferential Stores Purchase Rules, 1990) — e.g., units registered under MSPS Rules entitled to up to 10% price preference.

• The policy links to the larger industrial / investment promotion policy in the State — e.g., the newer industrial policy refers to procurement preference to MSEs under this policy.

Eligibility & What You Should Know

• Your enterprise must be registered under the official registration mechanism for MSEs in Meghalaya (application form available under Annexure‑C of policy) and must qualify as a micro or small enterprise.

• The enterprise should be operational/manufacturing or providing services, located in Meghalaya, and meet the criteria set out in the policy.

• The preference status applies when the procurement is by State government departments / institutions / undertakings under the policy rules.

• Even though preference is granted, standard tender conditions (qualifications, quality, timelines, competitiveness) apply — you must be capable of supplying as per contract.

• The policy reference indicates use of this procurement preference by eligible manufacturing units in conjunction with other industrial policies of the State.

Steps / Process to Avail

1. Download the application form for registration under the policy (see annexure). investmeghalaya.gov.in

2. Submit the form to your District Commerce & Industries Centre / Directorate of Commerce & Industries (as per the policy) with requisite documents (enterprise details, registration, address, category micro/small, etc.).

3. Await registration approval: policy says recommendation and registration should be completed within 15 working days. Meghalaya Government Portal

4. Once registered, in tenders issued by State departments where MSEs are eligible, claim the preference under the policy by specifying registration status.

5. Maintain compliance (manufacturing/service status, registration renewal, performance) to retain eligibility for preference in procurement.

Why It Matters for Business Owners

• Increased market access: State procurement can become an accessible source of demand for your products/services, helping you scale.

• Reduced competitive disadvantage: Being registered under the policy gives you preference over non‑local or non registered enterprises, which can improve win‑rate in tenders.

• Growth & employment potential: With more business opportunities through government procurement, you can grow capacity, hire staff, and build stability.

• Alignment with industrial policy: Since larger State industrial policy (e.g., MIIPP 2024) references procurement preference for MSEs, you gain complementary benefits if you also qualify for industrial incentives.

Important Considerations & Risks

• Preference does not guarantee contract award — if you cannot meet quality/timeline or price competitiveness, you may still lose.

• The policy applies to state government procurement in Meghalaya; if you are targeting central government or other states, different procurement policy rules apply (e.g., Central MSE Procurement Policy).

• You must maintain registration status and fulfil any ongoing obligations; failure could result in loss of preference eligibility.

• The actual volume of procurement via this route may depend on departmental budgets and tender opportunities — do not rely solely on this channel for major business.

• Ensure you understand the tender documents, specification compliance, performance security, supply chain logistics — preference only addresses part of the competitive challenge.

Key Links & Contact Points

• PDF of the policy: Meghalaya Procurement Preference Policy for Micro & Small Enterprises, 2020 (PDF)

• Application form (Annexure‑C): Application Form for Registration under the Policy

• Service registration portal: “Registration Under The Meghalaya Procurement Preference Policy For Micro And Small Enterprises, 2020” (State portal) megedistrict.gov.in

• Directorate of Commerce & Industries, Government of Meghalaya — your nodal contact for this policy.