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Chhattisgarh State Logistics Policy 2025
₹140 Cr
Max Infrastructure Subsidy (Logistics Hub / Dry Port)
Up to 50%
Fixed Capital Investment Subsidy (Cold Storage)
100% Exempt
Electricity Duty (up to 10 Yrs) & Stamp Duty
31 Mar 2030
Coterminous End Date with IDP 2024–30
Why the policy exists
The Policy is formulated in alignment with the vision of 'Amrit Kaal: Chhattisgarh Vision @2047', to develop the state as a major logistics hub in the country and to promote the holistic development of Chhattisgarh. It sits inside a larger instrument rather than standing alone: it is framed under Clause 12.8 of the Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 and Appendix 6(1), and is the vehicle through which logistics services and allied activities receive a dedicated incentive treatment.
Policy Objectives
| # | Objective | What the Policy actually says |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduction of logistics costs as a percentage of GSDP | Enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of logistics operations, thereby reducing logistics costs as a percentage of Gross State Domestic Product. Elevated logistics costs are identified as a barrier to trade, investment and economic development. |
| 2 | Development of advanced logistics and multimodal infrastructure | Develop logistics infrastructure aligned with the needs of a modern and rapidly expanding economy, including establishment of multimodal and integrated logistics facilities to augment the state's logistics capacity and ensure seamless trade operations. |
| 3 | Enhancement of storage facilities | Position the state as a prominent regional hub for logistics and warehousing by increasing storage capacity across the state, benefiting existing industries, traders and farmers through affordable and efficient storage infrastructure. |
| 4 | Increase in investment | Attract domestic and international enterprises in the logistics and e-commerce sectors by leveraging the state's strategic geographical advantages, to facilitate major logistics hubs and secure substantial national and foreign investment. |
| 5 | Promotion of exports | Promote exports through the development of Dry Ports and Inland Container Depots, while facilitating market access for MSMEs and local producers. The Policy also aims to establish eco-logistics clusters for the export of forest-based resources, minor forest produce and herbal medicinal products available within the state. |
| 6 | Employment generation | Generate new employment opportunities for the youth of the state through the development and expansion of logistics and allied sectors. |
Where the Commercial Opportunity Sits
Read against the incentive structure at Section 3, the objectives translate into four distinct client propositions, and they are not equally valuable. The largest single number in the Policy — ₹140 crore — attaches to logistics hubs, dry ports, ICDs and cargo terminals, not to warehousing. Warehousing and cold storage carry mid-sized ceilings of ₹18–25 crore but are far more accessible, with a minimum construction area of 10,000 sq. ft. and a minimum storage capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes. The Bastar and Surguja divisions carry a standing 10% loading on dry ports, cargo terminals and logistics parks or hubs, which is the single most under-exploited provision in the document for clients with locational flexibility.
The eco-logistics cluster provision for forest-based resources, minor forest produce and herbal medicinal products is stated as an aim at Clause 1(5). No separate incentive line, cluster definition or qualifying criterion is attached to it anywhere in the notified text. Treat it as a direction of travel that supports a representation to the Department, not as a claimable head.
What qualifies, and under whose decision
Key Definitions
| Term | Definition under the Policy |
|---|---|
| Logistics | The comprehensive process involving transportation, handling, storage, value addition and other enabled services associated with the movement of goods between the point of production and the point of consumption. Key components include transportation, storage, material handling, lifting, weighing, grading, sorting, packaging and vehicle parking infrastructure. |
| Warehouse (Godown) | A secured facility used for the storage of agricultural and forest resources, as well as industrial and commercial goods sourced from within or outside the state — construction materials, household goods, consumer products, automobiles, medicines, chemicals, textiles, furniture, gas, oil and goods manufactured in international zones. Showrooms are expressly excluded. |
| Cold Storage | A facility designed for the preservation of goods requiring refrigeration, equipped with refrigeration systems, and which may include refrigerated (reefer) vehicles for the transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. |
| Logistics Hub | A facility comprising newly developed infrastructure such as warehouses/godowns, cold storages and other associated facilities, integrated with transport infrastructure (rail, air or road) to enable seamless cargo movement. |
| Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) | An infrastructure facility enabling cargo movement through multiple modes of transportation (road/rail/air) and providing logistics services such as consolidation, sorting, storage and redistribution of goods. Essential components: transport infrastructure, warehouses, cold storages, sorting and packaging, parking, loading bays, fuel and EV charging stations. |
| Dry Port / Inland Container Depot (ICD) | An inland facility developed for the handling of import and export cargo. Key components: container handling systems, temporary storage, infrastructure for loading/unloading, road/rail connectivity and customs clearance facilities. |
| Air Freight Station / Air Cargo Complex | As defined by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The Policy does not reproduce the definition; the MoCA definition must be applied. |
| Transport Hub / Freight Station | A facility located within or outside urban areas providing infrastructure for truck parking, docking, cargo loading/unloading, redistribution and short-term storage. |
Other terms used in the Policy are to be interpreted in accordance with the definitions provided in Appendix-1 of the Industrial Development Policy 2024–30. This is a live cross-reference, not a formality — the definitions of new enterprise, expansion, diversification, fixed capital investment and commercial production all come from that Appendix and govern the claim.
Core Eligibility Conditions
- •The claimant must be a logistics service enterprise setting up, expanding or diversifying during the policy period, eligible under Clause 6(1) of Annexure-6 of the Industrial Development Policy 2024–30; enterprises setting up or expanding logistics parks/hubs are equally eligible.
- •Local employment is a threshold condition. To receive industrial investment incentives declared under this Policy, an enterprise must employ 100% Chhattisgarh domicile for unskilled positions, a minimum of 70% for skilled positions, and a minimum of 40% for administrative and managerial positions.
- •Private investors establishing warehouses, cold storages and other logistics service enterprises within Dry Ports, Logistics Parks/Hubs and Transport Hubs are eligible for investment incentives.
- •For warehousing, the fixed capital investment subsidy is subject to a minimum construction area of 10,000 sq. ft.
- •Incentive quantum is a function of the development block category (Group-1, Group-2 or Group-3) in which the project is located. Group-3 blocks carry the highest rates and longest durations.
- •The applicant must elect between Net SGST reimbursement and fixed capital investment subsidy — not both. The election, once made, is final and irrevocable and must be recorded in a prescribed declaration form supported by an affidavit.
The irrevocable election is the single highest-risk decision in this Policy. Net SGST reimbursement is capped at up to 75% of maximum fixed capital investment and runs 5, 7 or 9 years by block group; the fixed capital investment subsidy is capped at 35–45% of eligible FCI for warehousing and 40–50% for cold storage, with hard ceilings of ₹18–25 crore. Which is superior turns entirely on projected taxable outward supply, the SGST profile of the client's customer base, and the timing of cash flows. Model both over the full horizon before the declaration is signed, because the choice cannot be revisited once the affidavit is filed.
Incentive quantum — exact figures
A. Warehousing — Net SGST Reimbursement or Fixed Capital Investment Subsidy
| Development Block | Option 1 — Net SGST Reimbursement | Option 2 — Fixed Capital Investment Subsidy | Maximum Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group-1 | Net SGST paid, reimbursed for up to 5 years from date of commercial production, up to 75% of maximum fixed capital investment | 35% of eligible fixed capital investment | ₹18 crore |
| Group-2 | Up to 7 years, up to 75% of maximum fixed capital investment | 40% of eligible fixed capital investment | ₹20 crore |
| Group-3 | Up to 9 years, up to 75% of maximum fixed capital investment | 45% of eligible fixed capital investment | ₹22 crore |
Conditions attaching to the warehousing fixed capital investment subsidy
- •Subject to a minimum construction area of 10,000 sq. ft.
- •An additional 5% subsidy is available for construction of a smart warehouse as per Clause 5(3), with a maximum limit of an additional 5%.
- •For computing eligible fixed capital investment, a maximum of 30% of total fixed capital investment under the land head is eligible.
- •Construction cost is to be determined on certification by a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Accountant. The maximum eligible investment for shed/building construction is ₹1,000 per sq. ft.
- •Warehouses with fixed capital investment up to ₹10 crore receive the subsidy in 3 equal instalments; those above ₹10 crore, in 5 equal instalments.
- •The first instalment is disbursed only after commencement of production, on submission of the subsidy application and subject to approval.
B. Warehousing — Interest Subsidy
For micro, small and medium new warehouses, or existing warehouses undergoing expansion or diversification, on term loans availed from financial institutions authorised by the Reserve Bank of India:
| Development Block | FCI ₹1 Cr to ₹5 Cr (Rate / Max / Duration) | FCI Above ₹5 Cr (Rate / Max / Duration) |
|---|---|---|
| Group-1 | 50% · ₹35 Lakh · 06 Years | 50% · ₹45 Lakh · 09 Years |
| Group-2 | 55% · ₹40 Lakh · 07 Years | 55% · ₹50 Lakh · 10 Years |
| Group-3 | 60% · ₹45 Lakh · 08 Years | 60% · ₹55 Lakh · 11 Years |
C. Cold Storage — Net SGST Reimbursement or Fixed Capital Investment Subsidy
| Development Block | Option 1 — Net SGST Reimbursement | Option 2 — Fixed Capital Investment Subsidy | Maximum Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group-1 | Up to 5 years from commencement of commercial production, up to 75% of maximum fixed capital investment | 40% of eligible fixed capital investment | ₹20 crore |
| Group-2 | Up to 7 years, up to 75% of maximum fixed capital investment | 45% of eligible fixed capital investment | ₹22 crore |
| Group-3 | Up to 9 years, up to 75% of maximum fixed capital investment | 50% of eligible fixed capital investment | ₹25 crore |
- •Cold storage units with fixed capital investment up to ₹10 crore receive the subsidy in 3 equal instalments; those exceeding ₹10 crore, in 5 equal instalments.
- •A maximum of 30% of total fixed capital investment under the land head is eligible for the computation.
- •The election between Net SGST reimbursement and fixed capital investment subsidy is final and irrevocable, evidenced by a prescribed declaration form and affidavit.
- •The first instalment is paid on submission of the application after commencement of production.
D. Cold Storage — Interest Subsidy
For new or existing cold storage units classified as micro, small and medium enterprises undergoing expansion or diversification, on term loans obtained from RBI-authorised financial institutions. Note the different investment bands from warehousing.
| Development Block | FCI ₹1.5–7 Cr (Rate / Max / Duration) | FCI Above ₹7 Cr (Rate / Max / Duration) |
|---|---|---|
| Group-1 | 50% · ₹40 Lakh · 06 Years | 50% · ₹50 Lakh · 09 Years |
| Group-2 | 55% · ₹45 Lakh · 07 Years | 55% · ₹55 Lakh · 10 Years |
| Group-3 | 60% · ₹50 Lakh · 08 Years | 60% · ₹60 Lakh · 11 Years |
E. Electricity Duty and Stamp Duty — Warehousing and Cold Storage
| Head | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Electricity duty exemption | 100% exemption from the date of commencement of commercial production — Group-1: up to 6 years; Group-2: up to 8 years; Group-3: up to 10 years. The same bands apply to warehousing and new logistics enterprises under the cold storage chapter. |
| Stamp duty exemption | 100% exemption on: (a) executed deeds of lease or purchase of land, sheds and buildings; and (b) execution of documents relating to loan agreements/advances sanctioned by banks and financial institutions for up to three years from the date of loan sanction. |
| Industrial logistics parks | Full exemption from stamp duty on land taken on lease or purchased for establishment of industrial logistics parks approved or authorised by GoI or State Government, as well as for the industries established within such parks. |
| Closed / sick industries | Stamp duty exemption also applies to deeds relating to the sale and purchase of land for industries declared closed or sick, under IDP 2024-30. |
F. Logistics Parks and Hubs
| Facility | Threshold | Incentive | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Logistics Park | Minimum 15 acres of land | 40% of internal infrastructure cost (excluding land) or ₹25 lakh per acre, whichever is lower | Lower of the two |
| — external infrastructure | — | 50% reimbursement of expenditure incurred on external infrastructure (approach roads, electric lines, water pipelines) | ₹5 crore |
| — duties and fees | — | Complete exemption from stamp duty; 50% reimbursement of land registration fees; 100% exemption from land diversion fee | — |
| Logistics Hub | Minimum 5 acres of land | 40% of infrastructure costs — excluding land but including road, rail or air infrastructure, electricity, warehouses and cold storage | ₹140 crore |
| — duties and fees | — | Full exemption from stamp duty; 50% reimbursement of land registration fees; 100% exemption from land diversion fee | — |
Regional loading: Bastar and Surguja divisions carry a 10% additional subsidy for establishing logistics parks or hubs, with the maximum limit correspondingly 10% higher.
Two distinct benefits run to enterprises inside a private logistics park. First, developers may either allocate land to enterprises or operate logistics services themselves. Second, enterprises established within private logistics parks are eligible for an additional 10% investment incentive, subject to the maximum limit being enhanced by 10%, and where an exemption applies, the duration of that exemption is extended by one year.
G. Dry Port / Inland Container Depot / Air Cargo Terminal / Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal
| Head | Incentive | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure development subsidy | 40% of the fixed capital investment (excluding land cost) for Multimodal Logistics Parks, dry ports or Inland Container Depots (ICDs) | ₹140 crore |
| External infrastructure reimbursement | 50% of expenditure on approach roads, electric lines and water pipelines | ₹5 crore |
| Duties and fees | Full exemption from stamp duty; 50% reimbursement of land registration fees; 100% exemption from land diversion fee | — |
Regional loading: Additional 10% for establishment of dry ports, container stations or terminals in the Bastar and Surguja divisions, with the maximum limit 10% higher.
H. Transport Hubs / Freight Stations
| Head | Condition | Incentive | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure subsidy | Minimum 5 acres of land outside city limits, for heavy vehicles parking and loading/unloading | 35% of infrastructure cost (excluding land cost) | ₹5 crore |
| Duties and fees | — | Full exemption from stamp duty; 50% reimbursement of land registration fees; 100% exemption from land diversion fee | — |
I. Freight / Courier Services — Transport Vehicle Subsidy
| Vehicle Type | Condition | Subsidy | Maximum per Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated vehicles | Cold storages with min investment ₹5 crore; vehicle of min capacity 9 MT | 50% | ₹35 lakh |
| Vehicles for logistics hubs | Minimum capacity 9 MT | 50% | ₹25 lakh |
| Electric vehicles | Applied on the above | Additional 10% | Maximum limit 10% higher |
Reimbursement of vehicle registration fees and national permit fees:
- •Vehicles with capacity less than 30 metric tonnes — 100% reimbursement of registration fees and national permit fees.
- •Vehicles with capacity of 30 metric tonnes or more — 50% reimbursement of registration fees and national permit fees.
Three hard caps apply: For refrigerated vehicles, the maximum is two vehicles per cold storage. For non-refrigerated vehicles, the maximum eligible investment is 30% of the investment made in the logistics hub. And procurement and registration of the vehicles must be done within Chhattisgarh.
J. Green Logistics — Additional Subsidy
An additional incentive of 5% over and above the granted incentive under the Policy is provided on establishment of the following facilities within the enterprise:
- •Provision of a secured (QR code-based) logistics document exchange platform to promote digitisation in logistics.
- •Separate arrangements for appropriate waste management.
- •Provision of electricity from renewable energy sources.
K. Packaging Services
To promote exports from the state, incentives, exemptions and concessions are to be provided to packaging centres related to export products for cold storage facilities. For this purpose it is mandatory that the packaging centre handles packaging of at least 70% of goods related to exports.
L. Special / Additional Industrial Investment Incentives
The cabinet sub-committee constituted under Clause 12.29 of the Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 can consider proposals for incentives in addition to the economic investment incentives announced in this Policy, for setting up logistics units investing more than ₹500 crore in the state, or providing more than 1,000 jobs in the state.
This is a negotiated, discretionary channel, not a rate card. Where a client's project crosses either threshold, the correct approach is a structured representation to the cabinet sub-committee routed through the Department of Commerce & Industry, supported by an investment and employment schedule.
Beyond the capital subsidy
A. Criteria for Logistics Services — Mandatory Standards
| Head | Requirement | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum storage capacity | A warehouse must have a minimum storage capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes, calculated at the rate of 2 tonnes per square metre. | Mandatory |
| Construction standards | All warehouses within a logistics hub must be constructed in strict compliance with building codes. | Mandatory |
| Essential infrastructure | Loading and unloading bays, truck docking stations, well-designed internal circulation routes, and firefighting systems. | Mandatory |
| Sustainability features | Rainwater harvesting systems, rooftop solar panels and eco-friendly construction materials. | Encouraged |
| Smart warehouse features | Integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS), IoT devices for real-time monitoring, and RFID tagging (triggers the additional 5% subsidy). | Optional (incentivised) |
| Cold storage features | Pre-cooling chambers, insulated storage units, automated temperature and humidity control, energy-efficient refrigeration, power backup. | Mandatory |
| Accessibility | Easily accessible and equipped with adequate infrastructure for transportation. | Mandatory |
| Display board | Premises must display a clearly visible board indicating capacity, approvals, clearances, and employment info. | Mandatory |
B. Action Plan — State Commitments
- •A State-Level Logistics Coordination Committee has been constituted under the Chief Secretary; a District-Level Logistics Coordination Committee is to be formed under the District Collector.
- •Under the City Logistics Plan / Regional Logistics Plan, suitable sites are to be identified for development of Logistics Parks/Hubs and Transport Hubs.
- •Sites near highways and railway corridors are to be developed as Dry Ports or Multimodal Logistics Parks/Hubs through private investment or PPP.
- •A State Logistics Action Plan is to be prepared. The PM Gati Shakti State Master Plan serves as the foundation.
- •Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) is to be adopted across the state to streamline logistics services.
C. Non-Financial Incentives
- •Height relaxation: exemptions will be granted on height restrictions in accordance with the provisions of the National Building Code — building heights up to 24 metres shall be permissible.
- •Awards: to be given to enterprises providing excellent logistics services, based on financial performance, grading, and rating.
- •24x7 operations: necessary legislative and administrative reforms are to be undertaken to ensure 24x7 warehouse operations.
Three commitments in this section are stated as intentions and carry no operative rule inside the Policy. The 24x7 warehouse operation reform, NBC height relaxation, and the awards scheme require separate operational parameters.
D. Infrastructure & Enabling Approaches (Cl. 3.1)
- •Land Bank: CTB to prepare and publish a schedule of land parcels; allotment through a transparent mechanism.
- •Master Plan & SADA: theme-based master plans; a Special Area Development Authority may be conceived.
- •PPP: Build Operate Transfer (DBO/DBFOT/BOOT/BOO), Management Contract, Lease and Licence (licence not exceeding 10 years, no permanent construction).
What is needed, and the strings attached
Threshold Conditions
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Eligible activity | Logistics service enterprise setting up, expanding or diversifying under Clause 6(1) of Annexure-6 of IDP 2024-30 |
| Policy period | Logistics Policy is coterminous with IDP 2024–30 (to 31/03/2030) |
| Local employment | 100% domicile for unskilled; minimum 70% for skilled; minimum 40% for admin/managerial |
| Warehouse capacity | Minimum 1,000 metric tonnes, computed at 2 tonnes per sq. metre |
| Warehouse area | Minimum 10,000 sq. ft. for the fixed capital investment subsidy |
| Land component | Maximum 30% of total FCI under the land head is eligible |
| Construction cost | Maximum eligible investment for shed/building is ₹1,000 per sq. ft., CA/Engineer certified |
| Land area | Logistics Park: min 15 acres. Logistics Hub: min 5 acres. Transport Hub: min 5 acres outside city limits |
| Option election | Net SGST reimbursement or fixed capital investment subsidy, not both; final and irrevocable; declaration + affidavit required |
| Vehicle procurement | Procurement and registration of subsidised vehicles must be done within Chhattisgarh |
| Packaging centres | Must handle packaging of at least 70% of goods related to exports |
Document Checklist — Warehousing & Cold Storage Investment Subsidy
| # | Document | Purpose / Linked Clause | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application in prescribed format under CG State Logistics Rules 2025 | Mode and format of application; governs appeals and recovery | Rules-Dependent |
| 2 | Declaration form supported by affidavit electing Net SGST or FCI subsidy | Clause 7(1) Note 4 and Clause 8(1) Note 3 — option is final and irrevocable | Confirmed |
| 3 | Chartered Engineer and Chartered Accountant cost certificate | Clause 7(1) Note 2 — cost determination; ₹1,000 per sq. ft. ceiling | Confirmed |
| 4 | Certificate of commencement of commercial production | Trigger for first instalment and Net SGST reimbursement clock | Confirmed |
| 5 | Storage capacity certificate (min 1,000 MT) | Clause 5(1) — threshold standard for warehouse | Confirmed |
| 6 | Built-up area certificate (min 10,000 sq. ft.) | Clause 7(1) — precondition to the FCI subsidy | Confirmed |
| 7 | Fixed capital investment statement with land component separated | Only 30% of total FCI under land head is eligible | Confirmed |
| 8 | Building plan sanction and fire safety / NOC | Clause 5(2) — compliance is a mandatory standard | Confirmed |
| 9 | Cold storage technical certification | Clause 5(4) — mandatory features for cold storages | Confirmed |
| 10 | Domicile employment record | Clause 6(2) — absolute condition for incentives | Confirmed |
| 11 | Term loan sanction letter from RBI-authorised institution | Basis of interest subsidy; note specific warehouse/cold storage bands | Confirmed |
| 12 | Photographic and inspection evidence of display board | Clause 5(6) — mandatory physically verifiable compliance | Confirmed |
| 13 | Smart warehouse evidence (integrated WMS, IoT, RFID) | Additional 5% subsidy under Clause 7(1) Note 1; optional | Confirmed |
| 14 | Development block category certificate (Group-1/2/3) | Rate/duration check; drawn from IDP 2024-30 | Indicative |
| 15 | Title deed, lease deed, diversion order | Establishes possession and supports stamp duty / diversion exemptions | Indicative |
| 16 | Udyam Registration, PAN, GSTIN, constitution documents | Identity and classification of the enterprise | Indicative |
| 17 | Detailed Project Report with capex schedule | Audited financials; 3/5 instalments threshold | Indicative |
| 18 | Electricity duty exemption application | 100% electricity duty exemption for 6/8/10 years | Indicative |
| 19 | CECB Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate | Board sits on District-Level Logistics Committee; clearances | Indicative |
Document Checklist — Logistics Park / Hub, Dry Port, ICD, Cargo Terminal & Transport Hub
| # | Document | Purpose | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land area certificate — min 15 acres (park) / 5 acres (hub) / 5 acres outside city (transport hub) | Threshold acreage and locational conditions | Confirmed |
| 2 | Certificate that site lies outside city limits | Clause 11(1) — site inside city limits does not qualify | Confirmed |
| 3 | Internal infrastructure cost statement | 40% of cost or ₹25L/acre limit (park), 40% up to ₹140 Cr (hub) | Confirmed |
| 4 | External infrastructure expenditure documentation | 50% reimbursement up to ₹5 crore | Confirmed |
| 5 | Evidence of location within Bastar or Surguja division | Additional 10% subsidy with maximum limit 10% higher | Confirmed |
| 6 | Allotment or lease from private logistics park developer | Additional 10% incentive, 10% higher cap, one-year extension | Confirmed |
| 7 | Stamp duty / land registration / diversion fee exemption applications | Exemptions across parks, hubs, dry ports, and transport hubs | Confirmed |
| 8 | Multimodal connectivity evidence and customs notification | Required road, rail, air link; customs clearance for ICD | Indicative |
| 9 | State-Level Committee implementation agreement | Implementation under CG State Logistics Rules 2025 | Rules-Dependent |
Document Checklist — Transport Vehicle, Green Logistics & Packaging
| # | Document | Purpose / Linked Clause | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle invoice and registration within Chhattisgarh | Clause 12 Note — registration within CG mandatory | Confirmed |
| 2 | Vehicle capacity certificate (min 9 MT) | Threshold for vehicle subsidy | Confirmed |
| 3 | Refrigerated vehicle specification and cold storage proof | 50% subsidy up to ₹35 lakh (min ₹5 crore cold storage) | Confirmed |
| 4 | Declaration on vehicle caps (max 2 reefer/storage; 30% hub limit) | Express caps in the Note to Clause 12 | Confirmed |
| 5 | Electric vehicle proof | Additional 10% subsidy and 10% higher cap | Confirmed |
| 6 | Registration fee and national permit fee receipts | 100% reimbursement (<30 MT); 50% at 30 MT and above | Confirmed |
| 7 | Green logistics evidence pack | Additional 5% green logistics incentive (Clause 13) | Confirmed |
| 8 | Packaging centre export ratio certificate (min 70% export) | Clause 14 — packaging centre related to cold storage | Confirmed |
| 9 | Clause 12.29 representation to cabinet sub-committee | Discretionary package for >₹500 crore / >1,000 jobs | Confirmed |
Strings Attached & Recovery Risk
Unlike most state capital subsidy schemes, this Policy carries no numerical cap on the number of beneficiaries and no first-come quota — the constraint is per-project ceilings, not a queue. The stamp duty, land diversion, and electricity duty exemptions are independent of the Net SGST vs capital subsidy election. Green logistics (5%) and Bastar/Surguja (10%) are stackable over the base incentive.
Recovery risk: Any project availing incentives on fraudulent grounds is liable to cancellation and recovery, without prior notice. Non-compliance with regulations, the Minimum Wages Act, or employment policy lets the State discontinue or recover incentives.
Step-by-step application process
- 1Step 1 — Establish the development block group: confirm whether the project site falls in Group-1, Group-2 or Group-3 under IDP 2024–30.
- 2Step 2 — Fix the activity classification: determine whether the project is a warehouse, cold storage, logistics park, logistics hub, dry port/ICD, cargo terminal or transport hub.
- 3Step 3 — Model both options before electing: compute Net SGST reimbursement over 5, 7 or 9 years against the fixed capital investment subsidy at 35–50%, applying the 30% land cap and the ₹1,000 per sq. ft. construction ceiling.
- 4Step 4 — Secure the acknowledgement and approvals before construction: obtain the acknowledgement, building plan sanction, fire safety clearance and environment consents.
- 5Step 5 — Build the domicile employment record from day one: 100% unskilled, minimum 70% skilled and minimum 40% administrative and managerial must be Chhattisgarh domicile.
- 6Step 6 — File the declaration and affidavit electing the option: submit the prescribed declaration form with the supporting affidavit to the department.
- 7Step 7 — Commence commercial production and obtain the certificate.
- 8Step 8 — File the subsidy application under the Investment Promotion Rules, 2025 through the DTIC / Directorate of Industries and the One Click Single Window System.
- 9Step 9 — Draw the instalments: 3 equal instalments where fixed capital investment is up to ₹10 crore, 5 equal instalments where it exceeds ₹10 crore.
- 10Step 10 — Claim the ancillary heads separately: electricity duty exemption, stamp duty exemption, land registration fee reimbursement, land diversion fee exemption, interest subsidy, vehicle subsidy and the green logistics addition are separate applications.
Bodies governing the policy
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| State-Level Logistics Coordination Committee | Constituted under the Chief Secretary to promote modern logistics infrastructure. Receives City Logistics Plan. |
| District-Level Logistics Coordination Committee | Constituted under the District Collector. Prepares the City / Regional Logistics Plan. |
| State-Level Committee | Oversees implementation of the incentive framework under the Rules, 2025, including sanction, compliance, and recovery. |
| Cabinet Sub-Committee | Considers proposals for incentives in addition to those announced in this Policy, for logistics units investing >₹500 crore or providing >1,000 jobs. |
| Department of Commerce & Industry / Directorate of Industries | Administers the Policy; processes subsidy applications through the DTICs. |
Composition — District-Level Logistics Coordination Committee
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| District Collector | Chairman |
| Head, Urban Local Bodies | Member |
| Head, Town and Country Planning | Member |
| Head, District Trade and Industries Centre | Member |
| Head, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board | Member |
Responsibility Matrix
| Policy Area | Nodal Body | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| Incentive sanction and disbursement | State-Level Committee; Directorate of Industries | CG State Logistics Investment Promotion Rules, 2025 |
| Site identification for parks, hubs and transport hubs | District-Level Logistics Coordination Committee | City Logistics Plan / Regional Logistics Plan |
| State-level logistics planning | State-Level Logistics Coordination Committee | State Logistics Action Plan; PM Gati Shakti State Master Plan; Nava Raipur SCR Plan |
| Digital logistics integration | State Government | Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) |
| Rail corridor development | State Government with PSUs of the Government of India | Coordinated development of new rail corridors |
| Skilling for logistics workforce | State Government with vocational training institutions | Curriculum aligned to logistics requirements |
| Environmental clearance | Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board | Consent to Establish / Consent to Operate |
| Mega proposals (>₹500 Cr or >1,000 jobs) | Cabinet Sub-Committee | Clause 12.29, Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 |
Key dates and durations
- •01/11/2024: Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 comes into force, effective to 31 March 2030.
- •30/06/2025: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approves the Chhattisgarh State Logistics Policy 2025.
- •21/07/2025: The Department of Commerce and Industry issues the Logistics Policy, coterminous with IDP 2024–30 (running to 31/03/2030).
- •03/11/2025: The Chhattisgarh State Logistics Investment Promotion Rules, 2025 are notified, making the Policy operationally claimable.
- •11/11/2025: Chhattisgarh flags off its largest copper concentrate export rake (2,200 MT) bound for Visakhapatnam Port via Nava Raipur MMLP.
- •As on 13/08/2026: Policy active. No amendments to the Logistics Policy or the Investment Promotion Rules, 2025 verified since notification.
- •31/03/2030: Outer limit of the Policy period. Coterminous with the parent Industrial Development Policy 2024–30.
Provisions requiring separate action or confirmation: block classification, prescribed option forms, CG State Logistics Investment Promotion Rules guidelines, SADA/DCR regulations, and green logistics details.