Scope of Policy
Logistics infrastructure” comprises of nodes and connections, more recognizable as ports, stations, Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLPs), warehouses, and other business premises, connected by roads, railways, shipping, inland waterways, air routes, pipelines, etc., that are used by a wide range of carriers
1) “Storage facilities” include – a. Warehouses including go-downs both open/ closed developed for handling and storage of cargo in bulk/ break bulk form; b. Silos built as vertical storage structures for storing bulk cargo in both solid and liquid form; c. Cold Chain facilities developed for storage and minimal processing of perishable/ temperature sensitive cargo having controlled / modified atmosphere chambers, variable humidity chambers, quick/ blast freezing, mobile pre-cooling vans, reefer vehicles and facility for weighing, sorting, grading, packing, pre cooling, fog treatment and other processes.
2) “Logistics Parks and Dry ports” include Multi-modal logistics parks and transport terminals including Inland Container Depots, Container Freight Stations and Air Freight Stations with or without support storage facilities.
3) Other facilities include – a. Truckers parks or lay-bays for truck parking cum resting spaces b. Cargo terminals including private railway sidings and freight terminals c. Inland vessels including barge, tug-boats, jet-ferries, etc. as defined in Inland Vessels Act 2021 and Berthing terminals
Strategy 1
1. Robust Infrastructure development
The State has a well-developed social, physical, and industrial infrastructure. Uttar Pradesh has the longest network of National Highways and Railway tracks in India. It also has good connectivity through 48 National Highways, 13 existing & upcoming Expressways, 5 existing & upcoming International airports, more than 20 routes for domestic air connectivity and rail links to all major cities.
- Multi Modal Connectivity
- Promotion of Dry Ports
- Industrial Infrastructure
- Quality Storage facilities
Strategy 2
2. Comprehensive Logistics Planning
The Logistics Industry in India is highly defragmented, integrated and comprehensive planning for removing imbalanced distribution of logistics services becomes a very crucial aspect of governance. As Government of India is laying high emphasis on holistic logistics planning to improve the country’s trade competitiveness, the State Governments are also focusing on logistics planning. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has also taken multiple steps in this context.
- Integrated State Logistics Plan
- Integration with PM Gati Shakti National Masterplan
- Institutional set up for Logistics Planning
Strategy 3
- Sustainable Logistics
- Green Logistics
- Innovations and Intelligent Logistics
- Smart Enforcement for safe and smooth movement of Cargo
Strategy 4
- Ecosystem Support for Logistics
- Skill Development for Logistics
- Centre of Excellence
Strategy 5
- Attracting investments for Logistics
- Industry Status to Logistics sector
- Ease of Doing Business
- Fast track land allotment for Logistics park
- Development of Designated Logistics Zones
Incentive Scheme
Eligible Storage facility project means following facilities set up in the State of Uttar Pradesh –
- Warehouse including go-downs developed over minimum area of 1lakh sq.ft and minimum Capital Investment of INR 20 Crores as defined in this policy Page 19 of 45 New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022 Page 20 of 45
- Silo developed over minimum area of 4-acres and minimum Capital Investment of INR 30 Crores as defined in this policy
- Cold Chain Facility developed over minimum area of 20,000sq.ft and minimum Capital Investment of INR 15 Crores as defined in this policy 5. Developer means any legal entity registered as Proprietorship, Partnership firm, Cooperative Society, Company, Trust, Non-Government Organization (NGO), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) or SPV created for the purpose of developing the Eligible Project as defined in this policy.
- Operator means any legal entity to whom the premises of the Eligible Project, as defined in this policy, has been provided on lease/ rent for business operations. The benefits/ incentives sanctioned to any Eligible Project under this policy shall continue to be made available to the developer/ operator of that project as may be applicable. No minimum lease/ rent period shall be necessary for qualifying as ‘operator’.
- Capital investment for any eligible Warehouse or Silo or Cold Chain Facility project means investment made in land, building, handling equipment, utilities, tools and equipment and other such assets including investment in development of infrastructure facilities, including following costs –
Incentives (A) Front end subsidies
Head | Incentive |
Stamp Duty exemption | Exemption of Stamp duty on land purchased or taken on lease (for a period of atleast 10years) shall be provided at following rates: • 100% in Bundelkhand and Poorvanchal region and region covered under ‘Taj Trapezium Zone’ • 75% exemption in Madhyanchal and Paschimanchal (except Gautambuddha Nagar & Ghaziabad) • 50% exemption in Gautambuddha Nagar & Ghaziabad |
Concession on Land use conversion charges | 75% of Land Use conversion charges shall be waived off |
Exemption in Development Charges | 75% of the development Charges shall be exempted |
Ground Coverage | Such standalone storage facilities will be allowed Ground Coverage upto 60% |
(B) Back end subsidies:
Project | Incentive |
Capital Subsidy | Capital Subsidy to Warehouses/ Silos/ Cold Chain Facility shall be provided at the rate of 15% of Eligible Capital Investment subject to- • maximum INR 5 crores for setting up such facilities anywhere in the State; • maximum INR 10 Crores for setting up such facilities in the designated Logistics Zones |
Electricity Duty Exemption | Exemption of Electricity Duty shall be provided at the rate of 100% for a period of 10years |
Quality Certification cost reimbursement | Quality Certification cost reimbursement shall be provided at the rate of 50% of cost paid upto maximum INR 5 lakh per project |
Skill Development Subsidy | Skill Development subsidy shall be provided as reimbursement of stipend @INR1000 per trainee per month for 6months up to maximum 50trainees per annum for 5years per project |
