🏭 Introduction
The Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy 2022 aims to transform the state into a logistics hub by enhancing infrastructure, reducing logistics costs, and attracting private investments. The policy focuses on developing an integrated logistics ecosystem to support the state’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy.
🎯 Objectives
- Develop a robust transportation infrastructure network promoting intermodal connectivity.
- Upgrade and improve existing warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
- Promote integrated development of logistics services to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Attract private investments in setting up logistics facilities with forward and backward linkages.
- Enhance skill development and capacity building in the logistics sector.
- Establish smart logistics practices through the adoption of technology and sustainable methods.
🛠️ Eligible Projects and Minimum Requirements
Project Type | Minimum Investment | Minimum Size |
Logistics Parks | ₹25 Crore | 25 Acres |
Truckers Parks | ₹10 Crore | 10 Acres |
Warehousing Facilities | ₹20 Crore | 1 lakh sq. ft. |
Silos | ₹30 Crore | 4 Acres |
Cold Chain Facilities | ₹15 Crore | 20,000 sq. ft. |
Container Freight Station (CFS)/ICD | ₹50 Crore | 10 Acres |
Cargo Terminals (Type B) | ₹20 Crore | 10 Acres |
Berthing Terminals | ₹20 Crore | Capacity of 5,000 tons |
Inland Vessels | As per capacity | Capacity of 500 tons |
💰 Incentives
Front-End Subsidies (Before Commercial Operations)
- Stamp Duty Exemption:
- 100% exemption for storage facilities in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal.
- 75% in Madhyanchal and Paschimanchal (excluding Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad).
- 50% in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad.
- 100% exemption for dry ports, logistics parks, and truckers parks.
- Land Use Conversion and Development Charges:
- 75% exemption for all eligible projects.
- Ground Coverage:
- Up to 60% for storage facilities and dry ports.
- Overall ground coverage of 60% for logistics parks.
Back-End Subsidies (After Commercial Operations)
- Capital Subsidy:
- Storage facilities: 15% up to ₹5 crore anywhere in UP; up to ₹10 crore in designated logistics zones.
- Dry ports and logistics parks: 25% up to ₹25 crore anywhere in UP; up to ₹50 crore in designated logistics zones.
- Berthing terminals: 25% up to ₹15 crore (maximum of 6 terminals).
- Cargo terminals: 20% up to ₹15 crore.
- Other Incentives:
- Land provision on PPP basis for 35 years under BOOT model for cargo/berthing terminals.
- 100% electricity duty exemption for 10 years.
- Reimbursement of quality certification costs up to ₹5 lakh per project.
- 25% purchase subsidy for inland vessels up to ₹5 crore (maximum of 50 vessels).
- Skill development subsidy.
🏗️ Additional Benefits
- Industry Status:
- Logistics units are granted industry status, allowing for industrial FAR and land rates.
- Fast-Track Land Allotment:
- Applicable for logistics parks with a minimum capital investment of ₹500 crore.
- Direct land allotment by the concerned Industrial Development Authority (IDA) in industrial areas.
- In case of multiple applications, allotment to the highest investor.
- Designated Logistics Zones:
- Strategic areas near key infrastructure projects like WDFC-EDFC, expressways, and Jewar Airport will be notified.
- Additional incentives proposed for investments in these zones.
📅 Policy Duration
The Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy 2022 is effective from December 23, 2022, and will remain in force for a period of 5 years or until a new policy is introduced.