Chhattisgarh R&D Machinery Subsidy — 25% Up to ₹1 Crore — Frequently Asked Questions

The subsidy is capped at ₹1 crore, which is the maximum amount payable to a single eligible unit under this provision.

The policy fixes the support at 25% of the procurement cost of the eligible plant, machinery and equipment bought for a Research & Development centre. For smaller purchases, the 25% figure decides the payout — the ₹1 crore ceiling only comes into play on very large investments.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis, so there is no fixed closing date to beat. A unit can file once its R&D plans and equipment procurement details are in order.

The benefit is limited to six areas: textiles, agro and food processing, dairy product processing, processing based on non-timber forest products, the Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector, and green hydrogen plants. Units outside this list are not covered by this particular provision.

It is a subsidy, which means the assistance is non-repayable. There is no interest, no instalment schedule and nothing to return — the support is given for eligible capital spending on research infrastructure.

No. This is an equity-free subsidy. The Department of Industries does not acquire shares or any ownership interest in the business in exchange for the funding.

The money is tied to the purchase of plant and machinery for a Research & Development centre, and the facility is expected to be located in Chhattisgarh. It is capital support for equipping or upgrading research infrastructure rather than funding for day-to-day running costs.

Applicants typically prepare details of the R&D centre, the plans for procuring plant and machinery, and the relevant corporate and financial information about the unit. The full list of forms and annexures is prescribed in Section 18 of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.

Applications are filed through the state's single-window portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/, following the process laid down in Section 18 of the policy. The submission goes to the relevant authority within the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh.

The Department of Industries reviews the proposal, and a designated committee then evaluates it against the policy's eligibility criteria — the sector the unit operates in, the nature of the R&D centre, and the specifics of the machinery being procured. Proposals that are compliant and aligned with the policy's objectives are approved, after which the subsidy is disbursed once the eligible procurement is done.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh R&D Machinery Subsidy — 25% Up to ₹1 Crore, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Chhattisgarh R&D Machinery Subsidy — 25% Up to ₹1 Crore is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Chhattisgarh R&D Machinery Subsidy — 25% Up to ₹1 Crore 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.