Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore

One of the incentives written into the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 is the Research and Development Subsidy (Plant and Machinery), which the state's Department of Industries administers. It works as a capital subsidy for companies that set up or upgrade an R&D centre inside Chhattisgarh, sharing the cost of the plant and machinery such a facility requires.

Qualifying applicants receive 20% of the plant and machinery cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹3 crore. Because the support is calculated on capital expenditure rather than running costs, it directly lowers what a company has to spend in order to equip a new or modernised research facility.

Only a defined set of priority industries can use the scheme: electronics and electrical, artificial intelligence, robotics and computing, and information technology. These are the sectors the state has earmarked for strengthening its industrial base, and the reasoning behind funding research infrastructure here is to raise industrial competitiveness within Chhattisgarh and open up better-paid technical work.

There is no closing date. Applications are taken on a rolling basis, and the money reaches the applicant as reimbursement once the department has verified the purchase and installation, which makes the scheme a way to recover part of an investment already committed rather than a source of upfront capital.

• 20% subsidy on plant and machinery for R&D centres
• Capped at ₹3 crore
• Open to units in electronics and electrical, AI, robotics and computing, and IT
• Covers both new and upgraded R&D facilities in Chhattisgarh
• Rolling applications — no fixed deadline
• Paid as reimbursement after verification

Who can apply

• Industrial units operating in Chhattisgarh.
• Units in the electronics and electrical, artificial intelligence, robotics and computing, or information technology sectors.
• Applicants must be buying plant and machinery for an R&D centre.

The detailed conditions — the document list, the procedure and any further criteria — are laid out in Section 16 of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, which is the reference document for this incentive. Check that section before committing to a purchase.

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

Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore 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.

20% of the plant and machinery cost, up to ₹3 crore

• The incentive pays 20% of what an applicant spends on plant and machinery for an R&D centre.
• The payout is capped at ₹3 crore.
• Money is released as reimbursement, after verification, rather than as an upfront grant.

Because the support is calculated on capital expenditure, it lowers the effective cost of building or upgrading a research facility — the point at which the outlay on equipment is usually heaviest. It is a cash incentive and does not involve any transfer of ownership in the business.

Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore 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.

How applications are assessed

• Guideline check. Work through Section 16 of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 for the eligibility conditions, the document list and the procedure to follow.
• Documentation. Assemble the project report, detailed cost estimates for the plant and machinery, the incorporation certificate, GST registration, proof of ownership of the land or facility, and any other forms the Department of Industries prescribes.
• Submission. Apply through the online portal on the Invest Chhattisgarh website, or submit physically at the District Industries Centre (DIC) or the relevant department.
• Scrutiny and verification. A committee at the Department of Industries or the DIC reviews the application, confirms the applicant's eligibility, checks the R&D centre against the stated criteria, and verifies that the plant and machinery has actually been procured and installed. A site visit, a technical evaluation and checks on the applicant's finances may all form part of this stage.
• Approval and disbursement. Once the competent authority sanctions the claim, the subsidy is paid out as reimbursement.

Before you apply to Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore, 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.

Chhattisgarh R&D Plant & Machinery Subsidy — 20% Up to ₹3 Crore 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.