Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy towards Upgradation in Logistics Management Software
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 Logistics Management Software” component of the scheme provides financial assistance for the development of the logistics and warehousing industry in the State. The scheme provides a one-time reimbursement covering 50% of the expenditure incurred on the purchase and installation of logistics management software, which is capped at ₹2,00,000/- per installation for each entity, provided the installed software directly contributes to the efficiency of logistics, transportation, shipping, freight forwarding, or warehousing operations. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC). The applications for this scheme are accepted through the Goa online single-window system.

Benefits:
A one-time reimbursement equating to 50% of the expenditure incurred on the purchase and installation of logistics management software.
The reimbursement is capped at ₹2,00,000/- per installation for each entity.
The scope of Logistics Management Software eligible for subsidy encompasses, but is not limited to, the following systems: Transportation Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Fleet Management System, Hub Management System, Route optimization software, Reverse logistics software, and Rating and Billing system for logistics and warehousing units.
The installed software must directly contribute to the efficiency of logistics, transportation, shipping, freight forwarding, or warehousing operations to qualify for the incentive.
Conditions
This is a one-time reimbursement.
Each entity is entitled to benefit from this scheme once per year.
The claims pertain to expenses incurred after the official announcement of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023.
The benefits under this scheme are subject to first come first serve basis subject to availability of funds in a particular fiscal year.
Continuation
The entity must submit all necessary reports, information, and documents specified under the scheme or as required or directed by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), time to time or as and when required.
The entity must allow and/or grant free access to any official authorized by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce for conducting inspection/supervision of the unit or the registers or holding discussions with the employed employees for ensuring proper utilization of the financial incentives/subsidies granted by the State Government.
The entity undertakes to refund 10 times the concessions claimed if found obtained by misrepresentation of facts or in case of misuse.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a non-mega industry (projects with investment of less than ₹100,00,00,000/- and/or employment generation of less than 1,000 Goans).
- The applicant must own a business unit in Goa and provide Logistics and Warehousing services in Goa.
- The applicant must be a Logistics and Warehousing services provider.
- The applicant must possess a Permanent Account Number (PAN).
- The applicant must regularly file the Income Tax Returns in the name of the legal entity (proprietor in the case of sole proprietorship, firm in case of partnership, and in the name of the company in case of Private Limited companies, etc.).
- 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 the software upgrade post the date of launch of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023.
- The applicant must ensure the installed software directly contributes to the efficiency of logistics, transportation, shipping, freight forwarding, or warehousing operations.
- The applicant must not have claimed a similar benefit under any other scheme/program of State or Central Government.
- 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).

##### ***Quantum of Benefit Criteria***
The quantum of benefit shall be defined by the proportion of Goan employees on payrolls:

- The applicant must have 60% or above Goan employment to receive 100% of the benefit.
- The applicant must have more than 40% but less than 60% Goan employment to receive 80% of the benefit.
- The applicant must have less than 40% Goan employment to be ineligible.