Chhattisgarh Quality Certification Subsidy for Pharma — 50% up to ₹10L — Frequently Asked Questions

An eligible pharmaceutical unit gets back 50% of what it spent on an approved quality certification. The total payout for a claim is capped at ₹10 lakh, so a unit that spends more than ₹20 lakh on certification still receives a maximum of ₹10 lakh.

It is meant for industries in the pharmaceutical sector operating in Chhattisgarh that are pursuing, or have recently obtained, a national or international quality certification covered by the policy. The expenditure being claimed must relate to that certification.

The list is broad and includes ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 18000 and ISO 22000 category certifications, BIS certification, ZED certification, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) certification, LEBP certification in the field of new and renewable energy, AGMARK, Euro Standard, and other similar recognised national or international certifications relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

No. The subsidy is offered under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 and is open on a rolling basis rather than against a single deadline. A unit can file its claim once the certification has been obtained and the cost incurred, as long as the claim falls within the policy's overall duration and terms.

MSME Udyam registration is listed among the documents typically sought, where it applies to the unit. No DPIIT recognition requirement is specified for this subsidy — the eligibility test is being a pharmaceutical-sector industry in Chhattisgarh with a qualifying certification.

No. This is a subsidy in the form of a reimbursement, not an investment, so no shares or stake are taken. The unit simply recovers a portion of the certification cost it has already paid.

Expect to provide proof of the expenditure incurred on the certification, copies of the certifications received, company incorporation documents, GST registration, MSME Udyam registration where applicable, and any financial statements or project reports the policy guidelines call for. Claims are then verified by the relevant state authorities before the money is released.

Claims are made as per the application process laid out in the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, through the designated state portal or department. The state portal used for such applications is available at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/.

The policy's reference to "industries" generally covers a range of registered entities — Private Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, One Person Companies, partnership firms and proprietorships — as long as the unit operates in the pharmaceutical sector in Chhattisgarh.

Yes. This is a reimbursement against money already spent, so the expense must have been incurred and the certification obtained before the claim is made. You pay the certification body first, submit the proof and certificates, and receive the 50% share after the state verifies your documents.

Chhattisgarh Quality Certification Subsidy for Pharma — 50% up to ₹10L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Chhattisgarh Quality Certification Subsidy for Pharma — 50% up to ₹10L 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.