HP AYUSH Net SGST Reimbursement Scheme — 75% SGST for 7 Years — Frequently Asked Questions

It reimburses 75% of the Net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) that an eligible AYUSH enterprise has paid. The rupee value is not fixed, which is why the scheme is described as offering a varying amount — the payout depends entirely on the Net SGST your business generates during the claim period, and it continues for seven continuous years.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling basis, so applications are accepted continuously for as long as the AYUSH Policy 2019 remains in force. That said, specific claim periods may apply for quarterly or annual reimbursements, so you should track the claim cycle rather than a single closing date.

Any enterprise that qualifies as an AYUSH enterprise under the Himachal Pradesh AYUSH Policy 2019 and is registered in Himachal Pradesh. Eligibility is assessed against the criteria set out in that policy, so it is worth reviewing those provisions before you file your claim.

The scheme covers the traditional Indian systems of medicine and wellness — Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. An enterprise operating in any of these areas and meeting the policy criteria can seek the reimbursement.

No. This is a tax reimbursement, not an investment, so no equity, ownership stake or profit share is taken in return. It is a non-dilutive benefit — you keep full ownership of the business while reclaiming a portion of the SGST you have already paid.

Neither is listed among the requirements for this scheme. What matters is that you qualify as an AYUSH enterprise under the AYUSH Policy 2019 and are registered in Himachal Pradesh with GST registration, since the reimbursement is calculated on the Net SGST you have paid.

Applicants generally need proof of their AYUSH enterprise status, their GST registration details, and financial records such as audited statements that clearly show the Net SGST paid for the claim period. After the first approval, continued compliance and periodic statements are required to receive reimbursements in the remaining years.

Applications are made through the official portal of the Himachal Pradesh government at emerginghimachal.hp.gov.in/online-services, or through the relevant department handling the scheme — the Department of Industries or the Department of AYUSH. Application forms and the list of required documentation are made available there, and submitted claims are reviewed by a designated committee.

Both are covered. The policy is designed to encourage new AYUSH establishments as well as the expansion of existing AYUSH units, so a fresh venture and a growing business can both claim, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and are operating in Himachal Pradesh.

The benefit is available for seven continuous years, but it is not automatic year on year. Enterprises must stay compliant with the policy guidelines and submit periodic statements so that each subsequent reimbursement claim can be verified and approved.

HP AYUSH Net SGST Reimbursement Scheme — 75% SGST for 7 Years is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal), 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.