Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for New Enterprises — Frequently Asked Questions

A qualifying new enterprise is reimbursed 1% of its Fixed Capital Investment, and the payout cannot exceed ₹10 Lakh. In practice, the lower of those two figures is what you receive, and only to the extent that you genuinely spent money on preparing the project report.

No. The scheme is rolling and always open, so a claim can be submitted whenever the project report expense has been incurred and your enterprise meets the conditions in the policy. There is no annual window to wait for.

New enterprises that are establishing operations in Chhattisgarh or are already running there. The scheme information does not limit eligibility by sector, entity type or funding stage. The precise meaning of a "new enterprise" is defined in the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so it is worth checking that document before you file.

Neither. The support is a subsidy paid as a reimbursement, which makes it non-repayable, and no equity or ownership stake is taken in your business. It simply offsets a cost you have already paid.

FCI generally refers to the money a business invests in long-term fixed assets such as land, buildings, plant and machinery, and similar infrastructure required to set up and run the unit. Since the subsidy is calculated as a share of FCI, the exact definition used for the calculation is laid out in the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.

The cost of preparing a detailed project report — the document that sets out a venture's feasibility, its financial projections and its operational plan. By refunding that expense, the state aims to ensure new businesses start with solid planning without being weighed down by disproportionate upfront costs.

Usually proof of enterprise registration, details of your Fixed Capital Investment, and invoices or receipts showing the project report costs you incurred. Because every claim is verified against the policy's terms, having these records complete and in order makes the process smoother.

Claims are submitted to the state's industrial department or through local District Industry Centres (DICs), with the online portal available at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/. Section 8 of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 contains the full step-by-step instructions and the complete list of required documents.

No. It operates on a claim basis rather than a selection round. Any eligible new enterprise that has incurred project report costs and satisfies every condition in the policy can apply for reimbursement. Each claim is reviewed for compliance with the policy, for the costs involved and for the applicant's eligibility, and is then either approved or rejected.

The Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, with the Project Report Subsidy detailed in Section 8 of that policy. It is administered by the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for New Enterprises, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for New Enterprises 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.