The Scheme for Financial Assistance to Logistic Parks was launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Active from August 7, 2020, to August 6, 2025, the scheme promotes the development of logistics parks to support efficient supply chains and stimulate industrial and economic growth. It provides financial assistance to eligible institutions for setting up infrastructure-rich logistic hubs.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Validity: August 7, 2020 – August 6, 2025
• Implementing Agency: Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat
• Support Type: Capital Investment and Stamp Duty Reimbursement
• Ownership: 100% land ownership required
• Completion Deadline: 3 years (plus 1-year extension if justified)
• Minimum Maintenance: Park must operate for at least 10 years post-completion
Benefits
• 25% of eligible Fixed Capital Investment (excluding land and vehicles), up to ₹15 crore
• 100% reimbursement of stamp duty on land purchase for approved projects
• Combined State + Central Government assistance capped at 60% of total project cost
• Reimbursement released in 4 milestones: 25%, 50%, 75%, and final 15% after full project completion
Eligibility
• Developer must be an Industries Association, enterprise registered under the Societies Act, Partnership Act, Trust Act, Companies Act, or SPV created for Logistic Park
• Must possess 100% land ownership at the time of application
• Must follow approved SLEC guidelines
• Project should not be under execution before registration
• Only infrastructure-related capital investment is eligible (excluding land and vehicles)
Exclusions
• Projects initiated before registration
• Institutions failing to complete within the timeline
• Institutions receiving support from other state schemes (unless allowed)
• Parks not maintained for 10 years post-completion
• Ineligible Expenditures:
• Land purchase and development
• Goodwill, royalty, commissioning fees
• Preliminary and pre-operative expenses
• Capitalized interest
• Vehicles and transport equipment
• Consultant and technical fees
• Working capital costs
• Any costs not explicitly eligible or rejected by SLEC
Application Process
Offline
• Step 1: Submit application for registration to Industries Commissionerate with affidavit and documents
• Step 2: After full land possession, submit Detailed Project Report (DPR) and approved layout
• Step 3: Industries Commissionerate scrutinizes and forwards to SLEC for approval
• Step 4: After project approval, submit assistance claims with affidavit and supporting documents
Documents Required
For Registration
• Self-Attested Application Form
• Constitution Registration (Society/Company/SPV)
• PAN Card of Developer
• 7/12 of Survey No. of land
• Village Map highlighting Survey/Block Numbers
• Certified Layout Plan of the proposed Logistic Park
• Project Report
• Notarized Affidavit
For Approval
• Same documents as Registration plus:
• 8A Khata details
• Sale Deed & Index-2 of purchased land
• Approved Layout Plan from authority
• Detailed Project Report with component-wise SOR-based estimates
• CA Certified Net Worth
• Authority Letter/Board Resolution (if applicable)
• Details of any Central Govt. incentive (if applied)
• Notarized Affidavit
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the “Scheme for Financial Assistance to Logistic Parks”?
A: To support the development of infrastructure for efficient goods movement through logistic parks.
Q: What percentage of financial assistance is offered under the scheme?
A: 25% of eligible fixed capital investment (excluding land and vehicles), up to ₹15 crore.
Q: Is the cost of land purchase covered under the financial assistance?
A: No, land purchase is excluded.
Q: Are institutions eligible for reimbursement of stamp duty on land purchases?
A: Yes, 100% of stamp duty on land purchase is reimbursed.
Q: Can an institution avail assistance from both State and Central Government schemes?
A: Yes, combined support can go up to 60% of the project cost.
Q: What is the disbursement structure for financial assistance?
A: 25%, 50%, 75%, and final 15% after project completion.
Q: What expenditures are not eligible under this scheme?
A: Land, vehicles, goodwill, preliminary expenses, consultant fees, working capital, and others not explicitly eligible.
Q: What is the maximum time allowed for project completion?
A: 3 years from approval date, with one additional year possible under exceptional conditions.
Q: Can projects under execution before registration qualify for assistance?
A: No, only post-registration projects are eligible.
Q: What happens if the logistic park is not maintained for 10 years after completion?
A: The disbursed assistance will be recovered.
Q: Is it mandatory to appoint a Third Party Quality Assurance (TPQA) agency?
A: Yes, for quality certification and physical progress verification.
Q: Who evaluates and approves the applications?
A: Industries Commissionerate and the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC).
Q: Can an institution apply for multiple state government schemes simultaneously?
A: No, not unless specifically permitted.