Readymade Kichan Sahaayata Yojana — ₹30,000 Grant for Chhattisgarh Food Vendors — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a Chhattisgarh government scheme that began on June 19, 2017, under the state's Labour Department. It helps unorganised workers who sell food — tea, snacks and similar items — build or improve a readymade kitchen setup. Support comes as a grant of ₹30,000 from the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Worker State Social Security Board, backed by access to a bank loan, so a small vendor can get properly equipped without having to raise all the capital alone.

The Board pays a grant of ₹30,000, and this money does not have to be returned. On top of that, the scheme helps you arrange a bank loan to cover the remaining project cost. Note that you must put in ₹10,000 yourself as your share towards the scheme's execution.

The ₹30,000 from the Board is a grant, so it is not repaid. Any portion that comes as a bank loan is repayable, and the lender sets the interest rate and repayment schedule. The scheme does not take equity or any ownership stake in your business — the support is non-dilutive.

You need to be an unorganised worker in Chhattisgarh who sells tea, snacks or other food items. Your age must be between 18 and 50 years. You also have to be registered with the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Worker State Social Security Board for at least 90 days before applying, and if you drive a commercial vehicle you must hold a health certificate from the RTO.

Yes, it is compulsory. Registration has to be completed at least 90 days before your scheme application — anything shorter does not qualify. If you are not registered yet, you can apply for registration on the Labour Department's portal and then return for the scheme once the 90 days are over.

There isn't one. The scheme runs on a rolling basis and accepts applications continuously, so you can apply as soon as you meet the eligibility conditions.

No. This scheme can be availed only once, and anyone who has already received benefits from another parallel State Government scheme is not eligible for the Readymade Kichan Sahaayata Yojana.

Everything is done online at https://cglabour.nic.in. If you are not yet registered with the Board, click the Apply link in the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board section, then select 'Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal' as the group, 'Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran' as the service and 'Aavedan' as the action, and fill out the registration form. If you are already registered, use the same Apply link but choose 'Yojana' as the service, enter your district and your old or new registration number, pick Readymade Kichan Sahaayata Yojana from the list of schemes, complete the form and submit it.

Your Board registration number — old or new — is needed to pull up your record while applying. Commercial vehicle drivers must provide an RTO health certificate. The Board's grant is released to your account only after the loan-related documents are submitted, so keep your bank loan paperwork ready as well.

Every application is first screened against the basic eligibility rules — unorganised worker status, the 90-day Board registration and the 18–50 age requirement. Those that pass go to a selection committee drawn from the Board and other relevant departments, which judges the viability of the proposed kitchen business and how much the applicant needs help. Shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview or visited on site before the final list is confirmed and benefits are paid out.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Readymade Kichan Sahaayata Yojana — ₹30,000 Grant for Chhattisgarh Food Vendors, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Readymade Kichan Sahaayata Yojana — ₹30,000 Grant for Chhattisgarh Food Vendors is offered by Labour Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.