Rajasthan Sunrise Conversion Charge Scheme — 75% Exemption + 25% Reimbursement

Changing the permitted use of a plot is rarely free. In Rajasthan, a business that moves a property from one use category to another — agricultural to industrial, or residential to commercial, for example — owes a conversion charge to the local authority before the new use is formalised. This scheme, administered by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan, is designed to absorb nearly all of that cost for the businesses the state is keenest to attract.

The incentive operates as one component of the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024, the state's wider investment promotion framework. Only enterprises that RIPS 2024 recognises as 'Sunrise Enterprises' can claim it. For those that qualify, the relief arrives in two parts: a 75% exemption applied when the charge falls due, and a reimbursement of the balance 25% once the enterprise has actually paid it. Together, the two halves mean the conversion charge stops being a cost the business has to carry.

The reasoning behind the incentive is straightforward — keep capital inside growing companies rather than inside statutory processes. Money that would otherwise go towards a land-use fee can be pointed at operations, hiring or expansion instead, which supports industrial development across the state and makes Rajasthan simpler to set up in.

There is no closing date to race against, since applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The route in is the state's Raj Nivesh portal at https://rajnivesh.rajasthan.gov.in/, alongside the main RIPS 2024 application process.

• 75% of the conversion charge exempted upfront
• Remaining 25% reimbursed after payment
• Net conversion charge cost works out to zero
• Reserved for 'Sunrise Enterprises' under RIPS 2024
• Run by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan
• Rolling applications — no fixed last date

This incentive is reserved for 'Sunrise Enterprises'. That is a defined category under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024, and the exemption and reimbursement do not extend to businesses outside it. Enterprises that fall outside the category may still qualify for other forms of support under the same policy, but not this one.

A second condition attaches to the activity itself:

• Your enterprise must be undertaking something that involves conversion charges tied to land and property located in Rajasthan.
• In practice, that means the project must have a land-use change against which a conversion charge has been, or will be, levied.

Eligibility rests entirely on how RIPS 2024 defines a Sunrise Enterprise, so it is worth reading those guidelines before you file anything. The scheme's stated criteria do not list DPIIT or MSME registration as a condition of eligibility for this particular benefit.

Rajasthan Sunrise Conversion Charge Scheme — 75% Exemption + 25% Reimbursement is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Rajasthan Sunrise Conversion Charge Scheme — 75% Exemption + 25% Reimbursement accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Every eligible enterprise receives the same structure of relief, although the rupee value varies with the conversion charge raised against the property in question — the scheme does not carry a fixed amount.

• 75% exemption: applied upfront, so only a quarter of the charge has to be funded at the moment it is levied.
• 25% reimbursement: whatever you do pay is returned to the enterprise after payment, once verification is complete.
• Net cost of zero: taken together, the exemption and the reimbursement cover the full conversion charge.

Because the exemption shrinks the immediate outlay, working capital stays where it is most useful, and the later reimbursement restores whatever had to be paid out. The support is delivered as a reduction in a payable charge plus a cash reimbursement — it is a subsidy, not an investment, so the department takes no stake in the business in return. The practical effect is a leaner cost base, better cash flow and more headroom to put money into core activities and growth within Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Sunrise Conversion Charge Scheme — 75% Exemption + 25% Reimbursement is offered by Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

Before you apply to Rajasthan Sunrise Conversion Charge Scheme — 75% Exemption + 25% Reimbursement, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.