Divyang, Agniveer & Naxalite Employment Subsidy — Up to ₹25L — Frequently Asked Questions

The state reimburses 40% of the net salary you pay to each eligible employee. The payout is capped at ₹5 lakh per employee in a single year, and you can claim it for five years, so one employee can bring in as much as ₹25 lakh of support over the full period.

Three groups are covered: Divyang (persons with disabilities), retired Agniveers, and surrendered Naxalites. The person must be on your permanent payroll for the claim to stand.

It is open to employers operating in Chhattisgarh who provide permanent employment, and in practice that covers private limited companies, LLPs, proprietorships and partnerships, from small and medium enterprises up to large industrial units.

Yes. The subsidy is tied to permanent employment — the claim is calculated on the net salary of a person holding a permanent role, not casual, temporary or contract work.

₹5 lakh per year for five years, which adds up to ₹25 lakh for a single eligible employee over the benefit period.

No. Applications run on a rolling basis. The scheme sits inside the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so it remains available through the policy's term unless the policy is revised or comes to an end.

No. This is a subsidy paid as a reimbursement, not an investment, so no shares or equity are taken in return for the money.

You will typically need proof of the employee's eligibility — a disability certificate for Divyang staff, discharge papers for retired Agniveers, or a surrender certificate for surrendered Naxalites — along with records of the salary paid, your company's incorporation documents, and the forms prescribed under the Industrial Development Policy.

Applications go through the state's designated portal at swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/, using the prescribed application form with all supporting documents attached. The claim then moves into verification by the department implementing the policy.

The department handling the Industrial Development Policy screens each application. It verifies that the employer meets the scheme's conditions, checks the employee's category documentation, confirms the employment is permanent and the net salary figures are accurate, and ensures everything complies with policy guidelines. Once approved, the reimbursement is credited to the employer's bank account.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Divyang, Agniveer & Naxalite Employment Subsidy — Up to ₹25L, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Divyang, Agniveer & Naxalite Employment Subsidy — Up to ₹25L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Divyang, Agniveer & Naxalite Employment Subsidy — Up to ₹25L is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.