Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy | 20%, ₹3 Cr — Frequently Asked Questions

The subsidy covers 20% of the cost of new plant and machinery bought for an R&D centre, and the maximum any enterprise can receive is ₹3 crore. Where the machinery bill is large, the 20% is worked out on the verified procurement cost, but the payout will not go beyond that ₹3 crore cap.

The qualifying condition is that your enterprise runs an R&D centre located in Chhattisgarh. That covers companies setting up such a centre as well as those upgrading one they already operate. On legal form, the scheme speaks of enterprises broadly, and the commonly recognised structures operating in the state — private limited companies, LLPs, one-person companies, partnership firms and proprietorships — fall within that group.

No. The programme runs on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed window that shuts on a particular date. A claim can be filed as and when the procurement and the supporting documentation are ready.

No. This is a subsidy released as a reimbursement, not an investment. The state does not take shares, board seats or any ownership in return for the money.

After. The enterprise procures the plant and machinery first and files its claim afterwards. The subsidy is released once the department has verified the expenditure and confirmed that the claim satisfies the policy conditions.

The stated eligibility is not sector-specific — it applies to enterprises with R&D centres in Chhattisgarh. No industry-wise exclusions are set out, so the deciding factors are the presence of a qualifying R&D centre and the nature of the equipment purchased.

Both purposes are covered. The scheme supports establishing a new R&D centre as well as upgrading an existing facility. What it funds is the purchase of new plant and machinery tied to that centre.

A typical application package includes proof of registration for the enterprise, details of the R&D centre, invoices and payment receipts for the plant and machinery, project reports, and any additional forms prescribed by the Department of Industries. Since the claim is verified against actual expenditure, keeping clean records of every purchase and payment is essential.

Claims go to the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, through the state's investment portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/ and following the procedure set out in the policy. It is worth reading Section 17 of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 before you apply, since it carries the detailed conditions and documentation requirements.

The department scrutinises the application, the details of the R&D centre, the machinery procured and the expenditure claimed, and checks everything against the policy's eligibility conditions. A site visit or an expert assessment may be carried out to confirm that the centre exists and operates as described. Once the claim clears validation, the subsidy — up to ₹3 crore — is disbursed.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy | 20%, ₹3 Cr, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy | 20%, ₹3 Cr 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.