Chhattisgarh Water & Energy Audit Reimbursement for Services MSMEs
Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh · Central government
Services sector MSMEs can claim 50% of water or energy audit costs, capped at ₹5 lakh.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹5,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Water and Energy Audit Expense Reimbursement Scheme operates under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. It extends financial support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Chhattisgarh's services sector, helping them cover the cost of water and energy audits. The scheme is intended to advance environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, and it feeds into the state's wider objectives of sustainable industrial growth and responsible resource management.
Water and energy audits allow businesses to pinpoint where resources are being wasted, bring down operating costs, and meet environmental compliance requirements. Since such audits carry a cost, the reimbursement lowers that barrier. With the expense offset, MSMEs can engage experts to assess their operations, surface inefficiencies, and act on the recommendations — yielding long-term savings and shrinking their environmental footprint.
The scheme matters most to the services sector, where utility consumption has a direct bearing on profitability and competitiveness. Through this support, the Chhattisgarh Government backs individual enterprises while working towards a more resilient and environmentally conscious industrial ecosystem statewide.
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
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Chhattisgarh
- Service-sector MSMEs - That have incurred expenditure on a water audit or an energy audit - That operate within Chhattisgarh
How to apply
- **Step 1: Commission a Water/Energy Audit:** Appoint an accredited auditor to carry out a full water or energy audit of your services-sector MSME. Retain proper records of every expense incurred. - **Step 2: Assemble the Application Papers:** Collect the required documents — evidence of MSME registration, the audit firm's itemised invoice together with the payment receipt, and the complete water/energy audit report. - **Step 3: File the Reimbursement Claim:** Complete the prescribed reimbursement application form under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. Lodge the form with the designated authority named in the policy, attaching all supporting documents. - **Step 4: Verification and Approval:** The relevant department scrutinises the application and accompanying documents to confirm adherence to policy guidelines and eligibility criteria. - **Step 5: Release of Funds:** Once verification and approval are complete, the admissible reimbursement (50% of expenses, up to ₹5 lakh) is credited directly to the MSME's registered bank account.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this reimbursement scheme?
The scheme encourages MSMEs in Chhattisgarh's services sector to carry out water and energy audits, which helps them use resources more efficiently, lower operating costs and move towards sustainable industrial development.
How much reimbursement can an eligible MSME receive?
MSMEs that qualify can claim back half of what they actually spend on water or energy audits, subject to a ceiling of ₹5 lakh per audit.
Who is eligible to claim this reimbursement?
In Chhattisgarh, MSMEs in the services sector that have spent on water or energy audits can apply.
What types of audits are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers costs for professional water audits and energy audits, which help businesses pinpoint where they can conserve resources and improve efficiency.
Is there an application deadline for this scheme?
Under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, eligible MSMEs may apply for reimbursement on a rolling basis once they incur the relevant expenses.
What documents are typically required for the reimbursement claim?
Applicants generally submit the official application form, proof of MSME registration, invoices and payment receipts for the water or energy audit, and the final audit report setting out findings and recommendations; any further requirements are specified in the official policy guidelines.
Sectors
- Msme
- Sustainability
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Conservation
- Audit
- Chhattisgarh
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.