CG SC/ST Training Expense Reimbursement
Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh · Central government
Chhattisgarh reimburses new SC/ST entrepreneurs' training costs once, covering one month's wage or up to ₹15,000 per eligible employee.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Not specified
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Chhattisgarh Government's Special Package for SC/ST Entrepreneurs includes this scheme, which is intended to encourage employment and skill development within the state. Under it, new SC/ST entrepreneurs receive financial relief through reimbursement of part of the training costs they incur for eligible local employees.
By covering a share of these expenses, the scheme looks to ease the financial load on newly established businesses, especially those run by historically disadvantaged communities, and in doing so support job creation and economic growth in Chhattisgarh. Eligibility is limited to skilled and semi-skilled employees who are domiciliaries of Chhattisgarh and whose wages fall below a specified threshold, so that the benefits reach local talent and strengthen the state's workforce.
The reimbursement works as a direct financial incentive, allowing entrepreneurs to commit more confidently to developing their human capital and expanding operations. The scheme reflects the government's stated aim of inclusive industrial development and economic empowerment for SC/ST communities.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Chhattisgarh
- Entrepreneur belongs to the SC/ST category and is a new entrant - Skilled or semi-skilled workers employed by the unit must hold Chhattisgarh domicile status - Monthly wage paid to each such employee stays below ₹50,000
How to apply
Since this benefit falls under the Chhattisgarh Government's "Special Package for SC/ST Entrepreneurs" policy, applicants must consult the official policy document to understand the application procedure in full.
- Go through the complete "Special Package for SC/ST Entrepreneurs" policy document hosted on the Invest Chhattisgarh portal to find the prescribed application forms and guidelines. - Locate the section that deals with Training Expense Reimbursement (Section 8.x). - Assemble the required documents, which generally comprise proof of SC/ST entrepreneur status, business registration, employee particulars such as domicile and wage proof, and records establishing the training expenses incurred. - File the first claim one year from the date of the employee's appointment, in line with the policy guidelines. - Adhere to the prescribed submission process, which may require applying online via the state's industry portal or submitting to a designated government department. - Make sure every required form and supporting document is filled in correctly and filed within any deadlines specified in the policy's wider framework.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Who is eligible to claim this reimbursement?
Entrepreneurs from the SC/ST categories starting a new venture qualify, provided they hire skilled or semi-skilled workers domiciled in Chhattisgarh whose monthly wages stay below ₹50,000.
Q: What is the maximum reimbursement amount per person?
The reimbursement is paid once per person and equals whichever is lower: one month's wage paid by the employer, or ₹15,000.
Q: What is the overall limit for this reimbursement?
Reimbursement runs for five years from the date of commercial production or operational activity, or until 100% of fixed capital investment is reached, whichever comes first. SC/ST entrepreneurs get an extra 10% subsidy and a 10% higher overall limit.
Q: Are there any specific requirements for the employees?
Yes. To qualify, an employee must be skilled or semi-skilled, hold Chhattisgarh domicile, and draw a monthly wage below ₹50,000.
Q: When can the first claim for reimbursement be made?
The initial claim becomes payable twelve months after the employee's appointment, a condition designed to confirm that the employment has been sustained.
Q: Which government body provides this reimbursement?
The Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Chhattisgarh, provides this reimbursement under one of its policies.
Q: Can this reimbursement be combined with other subsidies?
SC/ST entrepreneurs receive an extra 10% subsidy and a 10% higher limit under this scheme. To find out whether it can be combined with other state or central government subsidies, applicants should refer to the full policy document or contact the relevant department.
Sectors
- Scst Entrepreneurs
- Chhattisgarh
- Training Reimbursement
- Msme Subsidy
- Skill Development
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.