Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy towards Upgradation in Transportation through Tracking Devices

## Subsidy towards Upgradation in Transportation through Tracking Devices

The Department of Industries, Government of Goa, runs the Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme. One component of that scheme — Subsidy towards Upgradation in Transportation through Tracking Devices — extends financial assistance to transport operators. The purpose is to promote the use of modern tracking technology on goods carriers, which is expected to improve operational efficiency, security and traceability across Goa's transportation network.

The scheme covers businesses that provide cargo transportation services by land or water within Goa. It is intended to build a stronger, more technology-driven logistics ecosystem in the state.

By meeting part of the cost of installing tracking devices, the government lowers the financial burden on operators and pushes for higher standards in logistics infrastructure and service delivery. The measure forms part of Goa's efforts to sharpen its industrial competitiveness and to create conditions favourable to the growth of logistics and warehousing.

1. **Create an account on the Goa Online portal**: Go to the official Goa Online website (www.goaonline.gov.in) and select 'Register'. Authenticate your Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP. Complete the registration form by choosing a Login Name and Password, agreeing to the Declaration and Terms & Conditions, and entering the Captcha.

2. **Sign in to the portal**: Enter the Login Name and Password you have just created to access your account.

3. **Locate the scheme application**: From the top ribbon, navigate to 'Services', followed by 'IT Services', and then select 'Incentives on Logistics and Warehousing Sector'. The application form for the scheme will open.

4. **Fill in and submit the application**: Provide details in every mandatory field and upload the documents sought. Confirm that all expenses being claimed for reimbursement were incurred after the Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2023 came into force, and that the fleet meant for tracking device installation has already been procured. On submission, a unique registration number will be generated; record it for later use.

5. **Respond to queries**: If the DITC raises any queries about gaps in your application or the documents submitted, be ready to address them.

6. **Support inspection and verification**: Allow DITC officials to inspect your entity and check records/documents against their checklist. The inspection report will be made available on the portal for you to review.

Once an application is submitted successfully, the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC) screens it for deficiencies and seeks clarifications from the applicant. After the application and supporting documents are verified, DITC assigns an official to inspect the entity on site, checking all records and documents against a verification-cum-recommendation checklist. Inspection reports are uploaded to the portal within 48 hours and can be viewed by the entrepreneur.

The application then moves to the Chief Executive Officer, Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB), for due diligence. On receiving Goa-IPB's recommendation, DITC drafts an appraisal note for the Incentive Review Committee, which meets to examine and discuss the application before sanctioning the claims. Drawing on the committee's recommendations, DITC then prepares an approval note for the Accounts Department, which disburses the sanctioned incentives to eligible entities in chronological order. The scheme further provides for follow-up inspections by the concerned officers every six months to confirm proper utilisation and continuing eligibility.