What is the maximum subsidy an Anchor Unit can receive under the C-3 Package?

The standard incentive limit is 100% of the fixed capital investment (FCI). However, the first 5 Anchor Units investing over ₹200 Crore receive an additional 5% subsidy, increasing the maximum total incentive limit to 110% of the FCI.
Is the Mandi Fee Exemption a full, unlimited benefit?

No. While new eligible enterprises receive full exemption from mandi fees for 5 years, this benefit is subject to limits: a maximum of ₹5 Crore per year, and the total accumulated exemption cannot exceed 75% of the fixed capital investment.
What financial support is available for Green Hydrogen Plants or Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) projects?

Green Hydrogen Plants and CBG enterprises are eligible for the entire C-3 package, which includes up to 12 years of Net SGST Reimbursement (Max 100% FCI), Interest Subsidy (Max ₹20 Cr. annually), and Electricity Duty Exemption (Max 12 years). They are also eligible for Zero Waste Incentives
Which specific type of enterprises are excluded from the C-3 Agro and Food Processing package?

The C-3 Industrial Investment Promotion Package specifically excludes Biofuel/Ethanol Enterprises from eligibility.

Core Incentive Component	Details of Benefit	Maximum Limit & Duration
Option A: Net State Goods and Services Tax (Net SGST) Reimbursement	Reimbursement of the Net SGST paid.	Up to 100% of the maximum fixed capital investment, for a period of up to 12 years from commercial production.
Option B: Fixed Capital Investment Subsidy	Capital subsidy for new or expanding/modernizing enterprises.	Paid in equal annual installments over 6 years after commencement of production.

Capital Investment in P&M (₹ in Crores)	Percentage of Subsidy	Maximum Subsidy Amount (₹ in Crores)
More than 50 but less than 200	30%	50
More than 200 but less than 500	30%	120
More than 500	30%	200

Incentive Category	Details of Benefit	Limits & Duration
Interest Subsidy	50% of Interest paid or Interest calculated at 6%	Upto Rs. 20 Cr per Annum
Electricity Duty Exemption	100% Exemption on electricity duty.	Up to 12 years from commercial production for new enterprises.
Stamp Duty Exemption	100% exemption on deeds for purchase/lease of land, sheds, and buildings.	No limit.
Registration Fee Reimbursement	50% reimbursement of the registration fee payable on the land.	No limit.
Land Use Conversion Fee Exemption	50% exemption on land use conversion fees (diversion fees).	Up to a maximum of 50 acres of land.
New Electricity Connection Charges	50% reimbursement of charges (excluding security deposit).	Only for eligible new enterprises.

Incentive Category	Details of Benefit	Limits & Duration
Employment Generation Subsidy	20% reimbursement of salary paid to permanent employees who are Chhattisgarh domiciles (salary up to ₹50,000/month).	For enterprises providing more than 50 permanent jobs. Up to 5 years from employment date (Max 7 years from commercial production).
E.P.F. Reimbursement	75% reimbursement of the EPF contribution for Chhattisgarh domicile employees.	For up to 5 years from production, with a maximum eligibility of 2% of the approved fixed capital investment.
Training Stipend Reimbursement	Lower of one month's salary or up to ₹15,000 per person.	For up to 5 years or up to 100% of the fixed capital investment, whichever is reached first.
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Reimbursement	50% reimbursement of ETP expenditure.	Maximum of ₹1 Crore, subject to CPCB certificate.
Zero Waste Incentive	50% interest subsidy on loans for water recycling/harvesting and zero discharge technology infrastructure.	Maximum of ₹10 Lakh, for up to 5 years, subject to CPCB certificate.

Incentive Category	Details of Benefit	Limits & Duration
Mandi Fee Exemption	Full exemption from mandi fees for agricultural products purchased from state mandi/direct producers/farmers.	For 5 years. Max ₹5 Crore per year. Total exemption not exceeding 75% of fixed capital investment.
R&D Setup Incentives	Full Stamp Duty Exemption on land/buildings purchased/leased for R&D.	N/A.
Testing/Quality Labs Subsidy	25% subsidy on expenses for equipment purchased for Testing Labs and Quality Certification Labs³⁷.	Maximum of ₹1 Crore.
Export Expense Reimbursement (Export Units Only)	Up to 75% of expenses incurred for transport of goods from production site to the port for export.	For up to 10 years. Maximum reimbursement of 35% of the fixed capital investment.
Anchor Unit Special Subsidy	An additional 5% subsidy on the approved FCI.	For the first 5 Anchor Units investing over ₹200 Crore. Extends total subsidy limit up to 110% of total FCI.
Ultra Large Investment Promotion	Proposals for additional incentives beyond the standard policy.	For units investing ₹1,000 Crore or more OR providing employment to 1,000 or more individuals.

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