Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy Towards Annual Interest Rate Payable On Loans

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 Annual Interest Rate Payable On Loans” component of the scheme offers financial assistance for the development of the logistics and warehousing industry in the State. The component provides a reimbursement of 50% of the annual interest amount payable by the eligible entity on loans taken for the construction of projects. This subsidy is implemented by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), which also monitors effective implementation and ensures sanctioning is completed within 90 days from the date of application. Applications for this scheme are accepted through the Goa online single-window system. BENEFITS Subsidy towards annual interest rate payable on loans. The subsidy rate is 50% of the annual interest amount payable by the entity on loans taken for the construction of projects. The entitlement per project shall not exceed an annual sum of ₹25,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Twenty-five Lakhs).  Period of Subsidy Standard projects are eligible for 03 consecutive years from the date the loan was taken. Projects constructed in Backward Talukas OR owned by Women Entrepreneurs/Entrepreneurs belonging to Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe Communities are eligible for 05 consecutive years from the date the loan was taken.  Subsidy Computation and Disbursal The subsidy calculation will take into account the interest amount paid up to the end of the previous fiscal year, for the claim submitted for the year or part of the year. The subsidy calculation will be based on the actual interest amount incurred, as determined by the prevailing interest rate applicable to the concerned financial transaction. The reimbursement shall not include penal interest, liquidated damages, or similar charges paid to the financial institutions/banks.  Claim Submission If an Entity fails to file the annual claim after the first year, it may still submit the delayed claim in the following year, provided it falls within the overall subsidy eligibility period specified in Table 7.1. If interest cannot be claimed due to non-payment before filing, the unit shall be eligible to claim such interest subject to payment of the same in the subsequent year.  Loan Compliance In case of default in payment of term loan (i.e., not paid as per schedule of repayment) reimbursement of interest shall be reduced to the extent of default. Only the limit of original loan granted and not rescheduled loan shall be considered for interest reimbursement. In case an Entity procures loans from multiple financial institutions, the aggregate sum of interest paid across these loans shall qualify for subsidy consideration, provided the total claimed does not surpass the prescribed maximum allowable amount. In case of more than one unit with a consolidated balance sheet, a certificate from a Chartered Accountant giving interest details unit-wise shall be submitted by the applicant, and the claim shall be made only for the eligible unit. ELIGIBILITY The applicant must be applicable only for non-mega industries. 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 have Permanent Account Number (PAN) and must regularly file the 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 Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023. The applicant must have incurred the expenses (loan availed) post the date of launch of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023. The applicant must not have claimed similar benefit under any other scheme/program of State or Central Government. The applicant must provide minimum 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 have availed the loan as term loan and/or working capital loan for conducting business of the unit claiming the benefit. The applicant must have procured the loan from a nationalized bank, scheduled private bank, Co-operative Bank, Economic Development Corporation Limited (EDC Ltd.), or any Non-Banking Financial Institutions recognized by the Reserve Bank of India. The applicant must ensure the relevant loan quantum for determining the subsidy is the aggregate amount borrowed for the construction of the project, including the cost of land acquisition and all construction-related expenses. The applicant must ensure the loan is not covered under the Modified Interest Rebate Scheme 2012, or the interest paid is not under the Chief Minister Rojgar Yojana Scheme or any other employment generation scheme of the Government of India/Government of Goa.  Preference and Quantum Criteria The benefit is subject to a first come first serve basis, contingent upon the availability of funds in a particular fiscal year. The quantum of benefit shall be defined by the proportion of Goan employees on payrolls: 60% or above Goan employment results in 100% of the benefits. More than 40% but less than 60% Goan employment results in 80% of the benefits. Less than 40% Goan employment results in ineligibility.  Project Category and Minimum Land Area Requirements The project must be one of the following eight categories, subject to the minimum land area specified: Logistics Park (Multi-modal/Integrated), Inland Container Depot (ICD), Container Freight Stations (CFS) Standard Minimum Land Area: 1 Acre Backward Talukas/SC/ST/Women Minimum Land Area: 1 Acre. Air Freight Stations (AFS) Standard Minimum Land Area: 1,000 square meters Backward Talukas/SC/ST/Women Minimum Land Area: 1,000 square meters. Warehouses, Truck Terminals Standard Minimum Land Area: 1,000 square meters Backward Talukas/SC/ST/Women Minimum Land Area: 500 square meters. Cold Chain Unit, Testing Facilities Standard Minimum Land Area: 200 square meters Backward Talukas/SC/ST/Women Minimum Land Area: 100 square meters.