Chhattisgarh Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹35L per Vehicle

The Chhattisgarh Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy is a state incentive that cuts the upfront cost of putting temperature-controlled trucks on the road. It is administered by the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, and forms one part of the state's wider Logistics Package policy.

Any logistics company or logistics hub in the state that buys a qualifying refrigerated vehicle can claim 50% of the purchase cost, capped at ₹35 lakh per vehicle. To qualify, the vehicle needs a carrying capacity of at least 9 metric tons and must be bought for cold storage work within logistics and logistics hubs.

Why the state backs this: perishables, processed foods and other temperature-sensitive cargo lose value fast when the cold chain breaks. By absorbing a large slice of the vehicle's capital cost, the scheme makes it easier for operators to add reefer capacity, move goods to market in better condition and build out a dependable temperature-controlled transport network across Chhattisgarh.

The support is a straight subsidy — nothing is repaid and no stake in the business changes hands. There is no application deadline, so eligible operators can file their claim at any point in the year.

• 50% subsidy on the vehicle purchase price, capped at ₹35 lakh per vehicle
• Only refrigerated vehicles with a minimum 9 metric ton capacity qualify
• Open to logistics companies and logistics hubs buying for cold storage operations
• Non-repayable subsidy — no equity taken, no dilution
• No deadline — applications are accepted on a rolling basis
• Delivered by the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh under its Logistics Package policy

The scheme is aimed squarely at operators in the cold-chain transport business rather than at founders or early-stage ventures.

• Applicant type: logistics companies and logistics hubs.
• Purpose of purchase: the vehicle must be bought for cold storage operations under logistics and logistics hubs.
• Vehicle specification: the unit must be a refrigerated vehicle with a minimum carrying capacity of 9 metric tons.
• Jurisdiction: this is a Government of Chhattisgarh scheme delivered by the state's Department of Industries under its Logistics Package policy.

No separate founder, turnover or registration conditions are set out in the programme's eligibility terms beyond the applicant type, the use of the vehicle and its 9 MT minimum capacity.

Chhattisgarh Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹35L per Vehicle is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Chhattisgarh Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹35L per Vehicle 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.

The benefit is a capital subsidy equal to 50% of the price paid for a qualifying refrigerated vehicle, capped at ₹35 lakh per vehicle.

• The amount is worked out per vehicle, so the cap applies to each qualifying refrigerated unit purchased.
• It directly reduces the capital expenditure involved in buying or expanding a temperature-controlled fleet.
• Nothing is repayable — this is a subsidy, not a loan or an equity investment, so the promoter's shareholding stays untouched.
• The financial support goes towards the vehicle purchase itself, which is the single largest outlay for most cold-chain transport operators.

On the ground, the subsidy helps operators run more reefer vehicles, which is what keeps perishable consignments moving reliably and improves supply-chain efficiency for the sectors that depend on them.

Chhattisgarh Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹35L per Vehicle 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.

Applications are scrutinised by the relevant Chhattisgarh government authority against the terms of the Logistics Package policy.

• Applicant eligibility: the authority first confirms that the applicant is a logistics company or a logistics hub.
• Vehicle specification check: the purchase is examined against the requirement that the vehicle be refrigerated with a minimum capacity of 9 metric tons, and that it is meant for cold storage operations.
• Document verification: the papers filed with the application are checked for completeness, along with proof of the vehicle purchase and its specifications.
• Compliance review: the claim must satisfy all conditions and procedures laid down in the policy and in any notifications issued under it.
• Approval: once the application is found complete and eligible, the subsidy is approved for disbursement.

Before you apply to Chhattisgarh Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹35L per Vehicle, 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 Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹35L per Vehicle is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹35L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.