Chhattisgarh Transport Subsidy — 50% Freight Reimbursed up to ₹50L — Frequently Asked Questions

It reimburses 50% of the freight charges a unit actually incurs in moving goods from its manufacturing location to the export port. The reimbursement is capped at ₹50 lakh in any single year, and it can be claimed for a maximum of five years — which works out to roughly ₹2.5 crore in potential support per eligible unit.

Only manufactured goods. The consignment has to be produced by the unit and moved from its manufacturing location to the export port. Products connected to mining are explicitly outside the scope of this scheme.

Yes. The scheme is open to export units operating within Chhattisgarh, and it is administered by the state's Department of Industries under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.

No. The reimbursement is calculated on the actual transport charges alone. Government duties, taxes and similar levies charged on the freight are excluded from the amount that is considered.

A maximum of five years. Within that period, the ₹50 lakh annual ceiling applies to each year's claim, so a unit claiming at the cap every year could receive around ₹2.5 crore in total.

The stated ceiling is ₹50 lakh per year, and the benefit can be drawn over up to five years. Taken together, the scheme implies a potential cumulative benefit of about ₹2.5 crore for an eligible unit across the full period.

There isn't one in the usual sense — the scheme is rolling and remains open throughout the year. Claims are typically submitted on an annual basis so that a unit can extract the full benefit over the five-year window.

Applications are made in line with the procedure laid down in the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, filed with the designated authority — the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh — through the state's single-window portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/. Further details on forms and submission steps are available in the policy document.

You submit a formal application along with records that establish your actual transport costs — freight invoices, evidence that the consignment was exported, and the relevant financial records. All claims must exclude government duties and taxes, as required by the policy guidelines.

No. This is a subsidy paid out as a cash reimbursement, so the promoter gives up no equity, shares or ownership in the business in exchange for the support.

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

Chhattisgarh Transport Subsidy — 50% Freight Reimbursed up to ₹50L is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Chhattisgarh Transport Subsidy — 50% Freight Reimbursed up to ₹50L 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.