Goa Logistics and Warehousing Policy, 2023

The Goa Logistics and Warehousing Policy, 2023 is an eight-chapter framework granting industry status to the logistics and warehousing sector. It is designed to modernize state infrastructure, align with the National Logistics Policy via the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, and leverage Goa's port, airport, rail, and road connectivity. The policy introduces loan-linked capital and interest subsidies, FSI relaxations up to 200%, land conversion concessions, and earmarks 20% of industrial estate land banks specifically for logistics.

Goa's industrial growth has historically been driven by tourism and hospitality, pharmaceuticals, IT/ITeS, light engineering, machinery manufacturing, and agro and food processing. The state's special income tax exemption attracted over 80 reputed pharmaceutical companies, generating approximately ₹2,500 crore in revenue and constituting roughly 12% of total national drug production. In 2022-23, Goa's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) reached ₹914.17 billion (USD 11.09 billion), growing at a CAGR of 6.41% from 2016-17.

Despite these strengths, the state's logistics infrastructure faced capacity constraints. To address this, the policy adopts the eight-pillar approach of the National Logistics Policy (NLP) and leverages the PM Gati Shakti framework to coordinate infrastructure upgrades across port, airport, rail, and road systems.

Objectives of the Policy — Clause 4

• •Establish logistics development as a shared goal across state departments.
• •Create new opportunities in warehousing, cold chains, and container logistics.
• •Deliver a regulatory framework providing time-bound clearances for logistics investments.
• •Grant industry status to the logistics and warehousing sector to strengthen its operating blocks.
• •Improve agricultural accessibility by increasing mobility from fields to markets.
• •Expand waterborne cargo movement by modernizing jetties and inland river routes.
• •Support environment-friendly carriers through green logistics and decarbonization.
• •Enhance local skill development, increase employment, and generate state revenue.
• •Implement common data-sharing interfaces and smart logistics automation.

Table 1 — Baseline Logistics Statistics of Goa (2021)

Key Definitions — Clause 2

Asset-Class Eligibility Thresholds — Clause 11.3

To access the capital and interest subsidies, a project must meet the minimum area threshold for its category. Siting and area parameters act as absolute eligibility gates:

Industry Status and Land Access — Clause 7.4

• •The Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (GIPB) provides special in-principle approval assistance to logistics and warehousing projects.
• •Earmarking 20% of the land bank for logistics and warehousing projects in existing and upcoming industrial estates wherever possible.
• •Assessment and reservation of plots specifically for e-commerce and warehousing activities within industrial estates.
• •Recommended amendments to GIDC regulations to simplify transfer/sub-lease rules, reduce sub-lease charges, and remove restrictions on sub-leasing for logistics units.
• •Option for existing plot allottees to set up warehouse facilities, subject to prescribed GIDC fees and procedures.

Under Clause 11, the proposed incentives are applicable for the first 2 years from the date of issuance of the Policy, after which the state evaluates effectiveness to decide on extensions. Capital and interest subsidies are loan-linked.

A. Capital and Interest Subsidy Table — Clause 11.3

B. Tailor-Made Incentives for Mega Projects — Clause 11.1

Logistics infrastructure projects classified under the 'Mega Projects' category receive customized incentives negotiated under the Goa Industrial Growth and Investment Promotion Policy, 2022. The standard rates in Clause 11.3 do not apply to them.

C. Incentives for Technology Enhancements — Clause 11.2

D. Land Development & Conversion Charges — Clause 11.4

• •Developers of logistics units and warehouses are eligible for a 50% concession on land conversion charges.
• •Case-to-case subsidization of stamp duty and registration charges for developments of ICDs, Dry Ports, rail-based projects, and Integrated Logistics Parks.

E. Incentives for Skilling — Clause 11.5

Reimbursement of 50% of the cost involved in skill upgradation and training of local manpower, capped at ₹5,000 per person, up to a maximum of 1,000 persons per business unit, for the initial two years.

F. Other Supporting Measures — Clause 11.6

Road Transport — Clause 5.1

With road transport contributing 85% of logistics, the policy records infrastructure upgrades including: the 8-lane Zuari Bridge; the Goa–Mumbai 4-lane widening (cutting travel time from 13 to 8-9 hours); the Goa–Karnataka highway widening; the port connectivity road to Mormugao Port; and an access-controlled 6-lane approach to Manohar International Airport (Mopa).

Inland Navigation Waterways — Clause 5.2

Goa features 255 km of navigable waterways (including Mandovi and Zuari). Navigation costs are ₹1.06 per tonne-km compared to ₹1.41 for rail and ₹2.38 for road. The policy supports: allocation of 14,380 sq m for the Konkan Maritime Cluster at Verna; SAGARMALA modernized jetties; and phase-wise action plans connecting river routes to major ports in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Rail Freight Corridors — Clause 5.3

Leveraging the 150 km Konkan Railway and South-Western Railway corridors, plans focus on dedicated freight schedules, reefer wagon facilities for exports, and augmenting rail-side warehousing at the Balli ICD.

Manohar International Airport (MIA) Airway Corridor — Clause 5.4

MIA at Mopa serves as an export engine for pharma and perishables, offering 7,000 MT of cargo capacity. The policy proposes a Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) and Integrated Logistics Parks near Mopa.

Mormugao Sea Port Infrastructure — Clause 5.5

The Mormugao Port Authority is redeveloping berths on a PPP basis. The policy identifies available port land for cargo consolidation:

Smart Logistics & Tech Interventions — Chapter 4

• •Digital monitoring of state warehousing operations to capture throughput.
• •Use of IoT, RFID, and Blockchain to track cargo movement.
• •Integration of state infrastructure mapping with the PM Gati Shakti State Master Plan Portal.
• •Implementation of an Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS) linked to the central Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP).
• •Smart Enforcement: Risk-based vehicle interdiction, integration with M-Parivahan, and mandatory GPS-enabled tracking for bulk carriers.

Eligibility Conditions

Document Checklist — Capital and Interest Subsidy

Technology, Conversion, and Skilling Checklist

1. 1Verify project scale: Check if the project falls under the Non-Mega category (governed by Clause 11.3) or Mega category (governed by the 2022 Industrial Policy).
2. 2Test area thresholds: Ensure the plot area and built-up area meet the minimum limits for the chosen asset class before acquiring land.
3. 3Analyze location: Select a site in a notified backward taluka to access the higher 15% capital subsidy rate and extended 5-year interest subsidy window.
4. 4Structure the project debt: Arrange loan funding for construction and fixed assets, as standard equity-only projects are excluded from Clause 11 subsidies.
5. 5Obtain GIPB approval: Secure in-principle project approval from the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board.
6. 6Register on Goa Online: Log onto www.goaonline.gov.in and apply for necessary clearances via the online single-window portal.
7. 7Confirm TCP and GIDC zoning: Verify that Town and Country Planning guidelines for FSI (up to 200%) and height are active for the specific plot.
8. 8Apply for land conversion concessions: File for the 50% conversion charge concession and represent for stamp duty reliefs on eligible project types.
9. 9Submit annual operating claims: File interest subsidy ledgers and technology/skilling invoices annually under the notified incentives scheme.

Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme, 2025

Notified on 03/10/2025 following Cabinet approval in September 2025, this scheme operationalizes the policy. It limits eligibility to non-mega units and conditions full benefit disbursements on maintaining a specified proportion of Goan employment. Perishable cold chain facilities receive electricity duty reimbursements under this scheme, which remains active for 3 years from its publication date.