Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy towards Upgradation in Quality
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The “Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme” was launched by the Department of Industries, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the development of the logistics and warehousing industry in the State. The “Subsidy towards Upgradation in Quality” component of the scheme provides financial assistance for quality improvement in the logistics and warehousing industry in the State. The scheme aims to support environmentally sustainable industrial development while accelerating investment in Goa. The scheme provides a one-time reimbursement equal to 50% of the expenses incurred for establishing a Quality Management System, capped at ₹5,00,000/- per Entity. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. The applications for this scheme are accepted through the Goa Online Portal.

Benefits:
Entities are entitled to a one-time reimbursement equating to 50% of the expenses incurred for the establishment of a Quality Management System.
The provision is capped at ₹5,00,000/- (Indian Rupees five Lakh) per Entity.
The expenditure incurred for availing Quality Certifications shall be deemed as costs associated with the implementation of a Quality Management System.
Quality Certifications acquired from recognized National and International bodies, encompassing both Governmental and Private organizations, are eligible for the incentive.
Costs associated with travel, food, and lodging, if any, are excluded from this benefit.
The incentive amount shall be disbursed subsequent to the acquisition of the relevant certification.

Conditions
The benefits under this scheme are subject to a first come first serve basis.
The reimbursement is subject to the availability of funds in a particular fiscal year.
The quantum of benefit is defined by the proportion of Goan employees on payrolls:
100% benefit if 60% or above employees are Goan.
80% benefit if more than 40% but less than 60% employees are Goan.
The Quality Certifications must reflect that the Entity's operational processes or services adhere to specified quality benchmarks.
The Quality Certifications should also signify the Entity's dedication to quality assurance and ongoing enhancement.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be classified as a non-mega industry.
- The applicant must own a business unit in Goa.
- The applicant must provide Logistics and Warehousing services in Goa.
- The applicant must be a Logistics and Warehousing services provider.
- The applicant must have Permanent Account Number (PAN).
- The applicant must regularly file Income Tax Returns in the name of the legal entity.
- The applicant must be in continuous operations for a minimum period of six months post the date of notification of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023.
- The applicant must have incurred the expenses for quality upgradation post the date of launch of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023.
- The applicant must provide a minimum of 40% local employment (employees who are employed continuously during the claim year and are on the payroll of the unit for that year shall be considered).
- The applicant must apply for the subsidy only post acquiring the Quality Certifications.

##### ***Preference/Priority***
Entities owned by Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women Entrepreneurs must explicitly state their category when applying for incentives under various schemes on the Goa Online Portal.