Zero Waste Incentive Chhattisgarh — 50% Interest Subsidy up to ₹10L — Frequently Asked Questions

It is an interest subsidy scheme from the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, offered under the state's Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. It helps pharmaceutical units in the state offset the interest cost on loans taken for water recycling, water harvesting, zero-discharge technology and related environmental conservation infrastructure.

The state covers 50% of the interest on the eligible project loan, subject to a ceiling of ₹10 Lakhs in total. The support is spread across 5 years.

Industries in the pharmaceutical sector that are installing water recycling or harvesting systems, zero-discharge technology, or other environmental conservation infrastructure in Chhattisgarh. The investment needs to be financed through a loan from a recognised financial institution, because the incentive works as an interest subsidy on that borrowing.

Not under this incentive. The Zero Waste Incentive is specifically targeted at the pharmaceutical sector. Non-pharma units in Chhattisgarh would need to look at other incentives available under the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.

It is an interest subsidy. The company takes a loan from a bank or financial institution, and the government subsidises half of the interest on it. No equity is taken in the company, and the loan principal remains repayable by the business.

No. The programme is rolling and always open, so applications can be submitted whenever a unit has an eligible project and a sanctioned loan in place.

It is tied to borrowing for water recycling installations, water harvesting systems, zero-discharge technology and other environmental conservation infrastructure. The subsidy is applied to the interest on that loan rather than handed over as unrestricted cash.

Applicants generally submit a detailed project report covering costs and environmental benefits, the loan sanction letter from the financial institution, proof that the technology has been installed, and the company's registration documents. The final document list should be confirmed against the policy document.

Applications are submitted through the framework of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 to the designated authority, which is likely the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Corporation or the relevant District Industries Centre. The online portal for submissions is available at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/. It is advisable to read the full policy document before filing.

After the concerned committee evaluates and approves the application, the interest subsidy is disbursed over the 5-year period in line with policy guidelines, usually as a reimbursement to the unit or as a direct payment to the lending bank.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Zero Waste Incentive Chhattisgarh — 50% Interest Subsidy up to ₹10L, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Zero Waste Incentive Chhattisgarh — 50% Interest Subsidy up to ₹10L 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.