Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy Towards Annual Interest Rate Payable On Loans
Department of Industries, Government of Goa · Central government
Goa’s Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme funds such projects with a 50% yearly interest subsidy, capped at ₹25 lakh annually.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹25,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
## Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme
The Department of Industries, Government of Goa, introduced the Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme to strengthen the logistics and warehousing sector in the State. Under this scheme, the component titled "Subsidy Towards Annual Interest Rate Payable On Loans" extends financial support for building and expanding projects in the sector.
Setting up and growing logistics and warehousing infrastructure demands substantial capital expenditure. To ease this burden, the scheme reimburses 50% of the annual interest payable by eligible entities on loans raised specifically for project construction. By lowering the cost of debt, the incentive seeks to draw investment into Goa's logistics and warehousing capacity.
The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) administers and monitors the scheme, and applications are sanctioned within 90 days of submission. The scheme forms part of Goa's Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- The applicant must be a non-mega industry. - The applicant must own a business unit delivering Logistics and Warehousing services within Goa. - The applicant must hold a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and file Income Tax Returns regularly in the name of the legal entity. - The applicant must have operated continuously for at least six months from the notification date of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023. - Expenses incurred, including loans availed, must fall after the launch date of the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023. - The applicant must not have availed similar benefits under any other State or Central Government scheme. - The applicant must ensure at least 40% local employment (Goan employees). - The applicant must have taken term loans and/or working capital loans for business operations from specified financial institutions. - The loan quantum considered for subsidy determination must cover land acquisition and construction-related expenses. - The loan must not fall under other specific government employment generation or interest rebate schemes. - Projects must satisfy the minimum land area requirements prescribed for their category (e.g., Logistics Park, Warehouses, Cold Chain Unit).
How to apply
1. **Register on the Goa Online portal:** Go to the official Goa Online website (www.goaonline.gov.in) and select "Register" in the top right corner. Confirm your email address and mobile number through OTP verification.
2. **Finish the registration:** Enter details in every mandatory field on the registration page, set up a login name and password, go through the Declaration and Terms & Conditions and accept them, then key in the captcha code and press "Register/Signup".
3. **Sign in to the portal:** Access the website with the login name and password you created, enter the captcha code, and press "Login".
4. **Locate the application form:** From the top ribbon, choose "Services", followed by "IT Services", and then pick "Incentives on Logistics and Warehousing Sector". The scheme's application form will open.
5. **Complete and attach documents:** Fill in every mandatory field on the application form and attach all the documents that are required.
6. **Send the application:** Submit the filled-in application. The system will generate a unique registration number, which you should record for later reference and for tracking your application.
How applications are assessed
Once an application is received, the DITC examines it and may seek clarifications from the applicant regarding any deficiencies. Following preliminary scrutiny, an official is assigned to carry out an inspection of the entity, checking all records, documents and civil works. The inspection reports are uploaded within 48 hours. The application, along with the Inspection Report, is then sent to the Chief Executive Officer, Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB), for due diligence and recommendation.
On the basis of the CEO's recommendation, the DITC drafts an appraisal note for the Incentive Review Committee (IRC). The IRC thereafter meets to consider the application, examine the particulars and sanction the claims. The IRC's decisions on sanctioning incentives and determining eligible investment are final and binding.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum subsidy I can receive per year?
For each project, the interest rate subsidy is capped at ₹25,00,000 (Indian Rupees Twenty-five Lakhs) per year.
For how many years can I avail this subsidy?
Standard projects qualify for the subsidy for three consecutive years, while those set up in Backward Talukas or owned by women entrepreneurs or entrepreneurs from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe communities qualify for five consecutive years from the date the loan was taken.
What type of loans are eligible for the interest subsidy?
Term loans and/or working capital loans must have been obtained by the applicant from a nationalized bank, scheduled private bank, Co-operative Bank, Economic Development Corporation Limited (EDC Ltd.), or any Non-Banking Financial Institution recognised by the Reserve Bank of India, and used specifically for project construction, including land acquisition and related expenses.
Are there any employment criteria for this scheme?
Yes, a minimum of 40% local (Goan) employment is required. The benefit level depends on this share: 60% or more Goan employment attracts 100% benefits, while above 40% but below 60% attracts 80%.
What happens if I miss an annual claim submission?
An entity that misses the annual claim in the first year can still file it the next year, as long as the claim falls within the overall subsidy eligibility period set out in the scheme guidelines.
Is there a minimum land area requirement for projects?
Yes, minimum land area requirements differ by project category: Logistics Parks need 1 acre, Warehouses need 1,000 square metres (500 sq.m. in backward talukas or for women, SC and ST applicants), and Cold Chain Units need 200 square metres (100 sq.m. in backward talukas or for women, SC and ST applicants).
Sectors
- Logistics Mobility
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Goa
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Interest Subsidy
- Msme Support
- Infrastructure Development
Details last verified on 18 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.