Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for Pharma Units — Frequently Asked Questions

The reimbursement is capped at whichever is lower: 1% of your unit's Fixed Capital Investment, or ₹10 lakh. So a smaller project may receive less than the ₹10 lakh maximum, since the 1% calculation sets the ceiling.

It refunds the cost you incur on preparing a project report. You need to produce documentation showing that expenditure — invoices and payment receipts for the report work — and the claimed costs are verified against those proofs before anything is paid.

Neither. This is a subsidy, which means the amount is non-repayable and no equity stake is taken by the government. It is designed to offset an expense you have already incurred rather than to fund the business in exchange for a share.

Only industries classified under the pharmaceutical sector. That is the core filter applied during screening; other sectors are not covered by this particular incentive.

Existing units can apply, not just new entrants. The policy supports both fresh investment and expansion of existing operations, so as long as the project report relates to a new unit or a significant expansion or modernisation, and the other conditions are met, an established company can claim the reimbursement.

No. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no cut-off date to meet. The scheme operates as part of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.

You will need a comprehensive project report for the proposed unit or expansion, proof of the expenditure incurred on preparing it — such as invoices and payment receipts — and your company incorporation documents, along with the completed application form.

Applications go to the state government department or agency that implements the industrial policy, which is usually the Directorate of Industries or the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC). The state's online single-window portal at swsportal.cgstate.gov.in is where the login and application process begins.

The nodal agency assesses your unit's Fixed Capital Investment as part of the evaluation. That assessment is what determines the 1% figure, which is then compared with the ₹10 lakh cap — you receive whichever of the two is lower, subject to verification of your project report costs.

No specific timeline is laid down. Processing depends on how complete your application is and the volume of submissions the nodal agency is handling at the time. It is worth following up with the agency after you submit.

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

Chhattisgarh Project Report Subsidy — Up to ₹10L for Pharma Units 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.