CG R&D Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore for Pharma R&D Centres

The Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 carries a dedicated incentive for pharmaceutical manufacturers who build or upgrade research capacity inside the state. Under this window, the Department of Industries reimburses a share of what a company spends on plant and machinery installed at its R&D centre.

The logic behind the scheme is to lower the capital hurdle that keeps pharma firms from investing in laboratory and pilot-scale equipment. By covering one-fifth of the verified machinery bill, the state pulls research activity — and the product development and manufacturing capability that follows it — into Chhattisgarh instead of leaving it with established pharma clusters elsewhere.

Assistance is capped at ₹3 crore and the window stays open throughout the year, with no fixed last date. Payouts follow installation and commissioning, so companies should plan for reimbursement rather than upfront funding.

• Subsidy of up to ₹3 crore
• 20% of plant and machinery cost is reimbursed
• Restricted to pharmaceutical sector R&D centres in Chhattisgarh
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadline
• Non-repayable support — no equity dilution and no repayment
• Falls under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30

Two conditions decide eligibility, and both must be met.

• The applicant has to be an industry in the pharmaceutical sector.
• The plant and machinery being procured must be for an R&D centre.

Since the incentive flows from a state industrial policy, the R&D centre and the business itself need to be located and operating within Chhattisgarh. There is a firm sector limit as well — manufacturers outside pharmaceuticals are not covered.

The published criteria turn on the sector and the purpose of the purchase. No separate DPIIT recognition or MSME registration condition appears in the scheme details provided.

CG R&D Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore for Pharma R&D Centres is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

CG R&D Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore for Pharma R&D Centres accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

The support is a straight reimbursement — neither a loan nor an equity investment.

• 20% subsidy on the documented cost of plant and machinery bought for an R&D centre.
• Ceiling of ₹3 crore on the total assistance per applicant.
• Non-repayable: nothing goes back to the government and no stake is taken in the company.
• The benefit is tied to verifiable capital expenditure, so invoices and procurement records matter.

Because disbursal follows completion of the R&D centre and installation of the machinery, the subsidy behaves like a post-investment cash-back on equipment rather than working capital.

CG R&D Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore for Pharma R&D Centres is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

Applications are handled by the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, and assessed by a dedicated committee.

• Initial screening — the application is checked for completeness and basic eligibility, covering the industry sector and the purpose of the machinery purchase.
• Technical and financial evaluation — reviewers examine the R&D centre proposal, whether the proposed plant and machinery suits that centre, and how the project contributes to industrial development in the state.
• Clarifications and site visits — the committee may seek additional information or verify claims on the ground.
• Decision — approval rests on the merits of each application, with the aim of backing genuine R&D work that aligns with the policy's objectives.
• Sanction and disbursement — a sanction letter is issued and the approved amount is released as a reimbursement.

Before you apply to CG R&D Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore for Pharma R&D Centres, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

CG R&D Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore for Pharma R&D Centres is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹3Cr. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.