Key Benefits & Incentives for Business Owners

• Capital Investment/Production‑Linked Subsidy: Eligible new units, expansions or diversification projects can obtain substantial subsidies on fixed capital investment, especially if located in priority sectors or backward areas.

• SGST / Tax Reimbursement: For high‑technology or advanced sectors (e.g., AI, robotics, advanced computing) the policy provides 100% reimbursement of State GST for 12 years or alternate grants up to 50% of investment (max ₹450 crore).

• Stamp Duty & Land/Infrastructure Relief: Exemptions or reimbursements of stamp duty, land conversion/diversion charges, and registration fees are offered for eligible projects and private industrial parks.

• Employment Localisation Incentives: To qualify for full benefits, enterprises must ensure that unskilled labour is 100% local (Chhattisgarh residents), skilled workforce at least 70% local, and administrative/managerial staff at least 40% local.

• Special Incentives for Thrust / Emerging Sectors: Sectors such as textiles, food processing, NTFP (non‑timber forest product) processing, electronics, green hydrogen, IT/ITeS get additional incentives or bonus support.

• Infrastructure Support for Private Industrial Parks: Developers of private industrial areas/parks are offered 50% subsidy of infrastructure cost (excluding land) or ₹20 lakh per acre, whichever is lower, for CE/SETP installations etc.

Eligibility & What You Should Check Before Applying

• The policy covers new industrial units, expansions or diversification projects, across manufacturing, service & ancillary sectors.

• Check location category: Blocks and districts are classified into zones (based on development level) which determine incentive scale.

• Prepare a project report/business plan indicating investment amount, fixed capital, employment generation, and timeline for commercial production.

• Ensure compliance with local employment norms, as stated in the policy.

• Maintain required documentation for claiming subsidies and reimbursements (investment proof, production/revenue, employment data, permissions).

• For private industrial parks: If you plan to develop the park and allocate to units, you can claim additional infrastructure support.

Why This Policy Matters for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

• The policy provides a competitive package of incentives, especially beneficial if you are looking to set up or expand in Chhattisgarh with focus on priority sectors.

• The emphasis on ease of doing business, online single‑window clearance, and investment facilitation means you may face fewer procedural hurdles.

• If you are in a forward‑looking sector (like AI, electronics, food processing, textiles, green tech), there are strong incentives designed to make your investment more viable.

• The policy’s focus on regional balance (backward areas, under‑developed blocks) offers higher benefit potential in such locations.

• Employment localisation requirement helps build stronger relationships with the local workforce and meets state objectives, which can be a positive for enterprise branding and community acceptance.

Important Considerations & Highlights

• While the incentives are attractive, infrastructure readiness (logistics, power, connectivity) in some blocks/districts may still require your due diligence.

• Ensure your business plan includes compliance and timelines, since incentives are often conditional on achieving milestones (investment, production, employment).

• For large scale and “anchor” investments, additional bonuses or extra support may apply—but you must meet the threshold criteria.

• Regular monitoring & evaluation by the state may apply—so maintain transparent records.

• Stay updated for any amendments or updates to the policy, since changes (for example dated 27 May 2025) have already been issued.

Official Notification & Document

You can download the full policy document here: Industrial Development Policy 2024‑30 (English) – Chhattisgarh