Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for ITeS & Data Centres — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a reimbursement scheme run by the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, under the state's Special Package for Large Enterprises in ITeS & Data Centres Sector. It pays back a portion of what an eligible enterprise spent on preparing its project report.

The reimbursement is limited to 1% of your project's Fixed Capital Investment, and it can never exceed ₹10 lakh. So the final figure is the lower of the two — whichever of the 1% calculation or the ₹10 lakh cap applies to your project.

Enterprises operating in the ITeS or Data Centres sector that have already incurred project report costs. The policy document for the Special Package sets out the full definition of an eligible enterprise, so it is worth reading that before applying.

The scheme is open to legal entities that qualify as eligible enterprises within the ITeS and Data Centres sectors — typically private limited companies, LLPs, OPCs, partnerships and proprietorships. Non-governmental organisations are generally not the primary focus of this package.

Neither. This is a subsidy paid as a reimbursement, so it is non-repayable and equity-free. Nothing is diluted, no shares are issued, and the money does not have to be returned.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis, so you can submit your application without waiting for a specific window.

You will need proof of incorporation for your business, details of the project, and invoices or receipts evidencing the project report costs you have incurred. These are submitted together with the completed application form.

Applications go through the state's designated portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/, following the procedure set out in the Special Package for Large Enterprises in ITeS & Data Centres Sector policy document on the Chhattisgarh Invest website. You file the form along with proof of the project report costs and your registration documents to the designated Government of Chhattisgarh authority.

The purpose is to encourage thorough project planning and due diligence in a high-tech sector the state wants to grow. By absorbing part of the reporting cost, the government aims to improve the investment climate, attract new ITeS and data centre businesses and support existing ones as they expand.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for ITeS & Data Centres, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for ITeS & Data Centres is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.