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

It pays 50% of the purchase cost of a qualifying refrigerated vehicle, subject to a ceiling of ₹35 lakh per vehicle. So if the vehicle qualifies, half its price is covered — but never more than ₹35 lakh for that unit.

Logistics companies and logistics hubs are the eligible applicants. The vehicle being claimed for has to be purchased for cold storage operations falling under logistics and logistics hubs.

It has to be a refrigerated vehicle with a minimum capacity of 9 metric tons, and it must be purchased for cold storage work. A vehicle that doesn't meet the 9 MT threshold, or one bought for general haulage, won't fit the scheme's specification.

Neither. This is a subsidy, so the amount is not repayable, and it is non-dilutive — the government does not take any equity or stake in your business in return for the support.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, so eligible operators can submit their claim whenever they have a qualifying vehicle purchase to file.

It is administered by the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, as part of the state's broader Logistics Package policy. Applications and claims are handled in line with that policy document and any notifications issued under it.

The application process follows the one laid down in the overarching Logistics Package policy document of the Chhattisgarh government. Applicants submit a detailed application form with supporting documents about the business and the vehicle purchase, and the government's online portal is where the login-based submission takes place.

You will need a completed application form along with supporting documents relating to your business — as a logistics company or logistics hub — and to the vehicle purchase. Proof of purchase and the vehicle's specifications, including evidence of its minimum 9 metric ton capacity, form a key part of the paperwork, and you must meet all other requirements set out in the policy.

The relevant Chhattisgarh government authority reviews the application for adherence to the policy's eligibility criteria — the applicant type, the purpose of the purchase and the vehicle's specifications. Submitted documents are verified for completeness and the claim is checked for full compliance with the policy's terms, and only then is the subsidy approved for disbursement.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh Refrigerated Vehicle Subsidy — 50% Up to ₹35L per Vehicle, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

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.