Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy 2022 - Dry ports - Front end subsidies
The Uttar Pradesh Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022 is launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh (through the nodal agency Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority/Invest UP). It aims to develop a world-class logistics ecosystem across the state including warehousing facilities, logistics parks, dry-ports (CFS/ICD), multimodal cargo terminals with the purpose of reducing logistics cost, improving supply-chain efficiency, promoting private investment, and enabling regional balanced growth. Under this policy, your business (as an MSME or startup) can benefit from subsidies and incentives, in particular, the front-end subsidies (those available before commercial operations) for dry-ports are especially relevant if you plan to establish a CFS/ICD or dry-port facility in Uttar Pradesh
Key Features
- Dry-ports defined & minimum threshold: If you are planning to set up a dry-port (like an ICD or CFS) under this policy, you’ll need to meet at least a minimum investment of INR 50 crore and a minimum land area of 10 acres. This defines the scale of the project that qualifies.
- Front-end subsidies (exemptions/concessions before operations): Before you begin commercial operations, you are eligible for significant concessions:
- Stamp duty exemption: For dry-ports and logistics parks/truckers parks the policy grants 100% exemption from stamp duty.
- Concession on land-use conversion: You get up to 75% concession on land-use conversion charges for all eligible projects including dry-ports.
- Exemption of development charges: Up to 75% exemption on development charges for eligible projects.
- Ground coverage norm: For dry-ports & storage facilities, ground coverage (i.e., how much of site you can develop) is permitted up to 60% of the land area. Invest UP+1
- Back-end subsidies (after operations commence), Once your dry-port is operational, additional benefits kick in:
- Capital subsidy: 25% of eligible capital investment for dry-ports & logistics parks (up to INR 25 crore anywhere in UP; up to INR 50 crore if in a designated logistics zone).
- Electricity duty exemption: 100% exemption on electricity duty for ten years for eligible projects.
- Skill development subsidy: Reimbursement of stipend for trainees (₹1,000 per trainee per month for 6 months, up to 50 trainees per annum for 5 years per project) for eligible dry-port/logistics projects.
- Project registration & enablement: You must register your dry-port project with the nodal agency, receive a Unique ID for tracking of incentives, and later secure a Letter of Comfort (LoC) for back-end subsidies. If you fail to complete the project within the investment period or violate policy provisions, the front-end benefits may be recovered by the state via a bank guarantee.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply:
- Projects defined under the policy as “dry ports” — including Inland Container Depots (ICD) or Container Freight Stations (CFS) in Uttar Pradesh.
- Projects that register with the nodal agency (Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) or its delegate) before commencement of commercial operations and fulfil minimum investment/size criteria (for CFS/ICD minimum capital investment ₹50 crore and area minimum 10 acres) as per policy.
Who Cannot Apply:
- Projects that do not complete registration with the nodal agency and receive a Unique ID before availing front-end subsidies.
- Projects failing to commence commercial operations within the policy-specified timeframe or violating policy terms - the front-end incentives may be subject to recovery.
Documents Required
- Registration/approval certificate under Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022.
- Unique ID issued by nodal agency authorising front-end incentive eligibility.
- Land purchase/lease deed or transaction documents for the site of dry port.
- Layout/site plan showing area (minimum 10 acres for dry port as defined).
- Investment cost estimate or sanction letter (minimum ₹50 crore for dry port).
- Bank Guarantee if required (for recovery mechanism of front-end incentives).
- Domicile/state company registration details, PAN/GST as applicable.
- Commitment for commencement of operations within policy period.
Application Process for the Scheme
Option 1: Apply with Bullit (Recommended)
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Recommended for: Developers and investors setting up dry port / CFS/ICD infrastructure who prefer a guided assistance route.
Option 2: Government Portal Route
- Visit the policy portal of the Government of Uttar Pradesh (InvestUP site) and access the registration link for the Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022.
- Register your dry port project, obtain a Unique ID from UPSIDA / nodal agency.
- Submit details: project location, investment size, area, layout, land transaction documents, etc.
- Once registration is accepted, claim front-end concessions (stamp duty, land conversion, development charges) before commissioning.
- Later, after commercial operations start, apply for back-end subsidies (capital subsidy etc) as per policy.
Option 3: Offline / Hybrid Submission
- Download the registration form from UPSIDA or the state industry department.
- Collect physical documents - project registration, land transaction estimation, site map.
- Submit at the nodal agency office; track issuance of Unique ID and front-end incentive entitlements.
- Ensure you maintain a bank guarantee (if required) to cover reversal of front-end benefits in case of non-compliance.
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