Transport Subsidy for SC/ST Exporting Units — Up to ₹3 Crore — Frequently Asked Questions

It refunds 50% of the actual transportation cost your unit incurs in moving goods to the export port. The payout is capped at ₹60 lakh per year, and you can claim for 5 years, which works out to a maximum possible benefit of ₹3 crore. Government duty and taxes are not counted while calculating the 50%, so only the base freight is considered.

It is meant for exporting units in Chhattisgarh that are owned by Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs. The unit has to be genuinely engaged in exporting goods and in transporting them. Ownership by an SC/ST entrepreneur is the key test — this is a targeted benefit under the state's Special Package for SC/ST Entrepreneurs, not an open logistics subsidy.

No. Consignments of mining-related products are specifically excluded from the scheme. An exporting unit dealing in such products will not be able to claim this transport benefit, even if it meets the SC/ST ownership condition.

It covers the transport of goods between your manufacturing location and the port of export. What is left out is equally important: government duties and taxes are not part of the claimable cost, so the reimbursement is calculated on the base transportation charge only.

An eligible SC/ST exporting unit can claim the subsidy for a continuous period of 5 years, counted from the date exports commenced or from the date the policy became applicable — whichever is later.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling basis and stays open, so there is no fixed last date to submit a claim. That said, claims are validated against supporting transport and export documentation, so it is worth filing while your invoices, lorry receipts and shipping papers are still easy to assemble.

No. This is a reimbursement-based subsidy paid against transport costs you have already incurred — the state does not take any equity stake in your unit, and the money is not a loan that has to be repaid.

Yes. Since the scheme reimburses 50% of the freight charges, your unit bears the remaining half. That effectively acts as a co-financing arrangement — you pay the transporter in full first and then recover half of the eligible amount through the reimbursement.

A formal claim application has to be submitted with supporting records. These generally include:

• Proof of the actual transportation charges, such as invoices and lorry receipts.
• Export documents such as shipping bills and bills of lading.
• Unit registration details that confirm SC/ST ownership.

Make sure the claimed amount does not include government duties and taxes, since those are not reimbursable. The complete procedure and the prescribed forms are set out in the official guidelines of the Special Package for SC/ST Entrepreneurs policy.

Applications are handled through the relevant industrial department or a specially designated authority under the Chhattisgarh Government, as laid down in the policy. Submission may be through an online portal or physically, depending on the procedure specified in the guidelines. The state's single-window portal for such applications is available at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/ — the detailed application steps and forms are given in the official policy document, which applicants should read before filing.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Transport Subsidy for SC/ST Exporting Units — Up to ₹3 Crore, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Transport Subsidy for SC/ST Exporting Units — Up to ₹3 Crore 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.