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

Assistance works out to 20% of the documented cost of the plant and machinery purchased for the R&D centre, subject to a maximum of ₹3 crore. A larger equipment bill simply hits the ceiling rather than attracting more support.

Only industries in the pharmaceutical sector. The scheme was created specifically to strengthen pharma research and manufacturing capability in Chhattisgarh, so companies from other sectors are outside its scope.

It covers the procurement of plant and machinery intended for use in an R&D centre. The machinery must be destined for research operations, and the spend has to be documented, since the benefit is linked to verifiable capital expenditure.

No. This is a direct, non-repayable subsidy — the money does not have to be returned to the government, and it is not a loan carrying interest.

No equity is taken. The scheme is a subsidy, so it is non-dilutive: founders keep full ownership of their business while receiving the reimbursement.

The scheme runs on a rolling basis, which means applications are accepted continuously and there is no fixed closing date. You can apply once your machinery procurement is in place and documented.

Yes. The incentive is part of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so both the industry and its R&D centre need to be located and operating within the state.

The scheme details provided do not list DPIIT recognition or MSME registration as a requirement. Eligibility is framed around being a pharmaceutical sector industry procuring plant and machinery for an R&D centre in Chhattisgarh.

Expect to prepare a detailed project proposal for the R&D centre, invoices and proof of procurement for the plant and machinery, company incorporation documents, financial statements, and any forms or annexures specified in the policy. Reading the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 before you start helps you assemble the right set in one go.

Applications go to the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, through its online portal or the designated nodal agency, with physical submission as an option where no online route is specified for this incentive. The state portal login is available at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/.

Payment follows a sequence: the application is verified and approved, a sanction letter is issued, and the approved amount is released as a reimbursement after the R&D centre is completed and the machinery is installed. Exact timelines depend on the policy's operational guidelines.

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 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.