UP Dry Port Land Conversion Waiver

Under the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022, the Government of Uttar Pradesh offers a concession on land use conversion charges. The incentive lowers the cost of converting land for infrastructure projects in the warehousing and logistics sector, with the aim of drawing investment into the state.

The concession applies to dry port projects — Inland Container Depots (ICD), Container Freight Stations (CFS) and Air Freight Stations (AFS). It is intended to support the setting up and growth of logistics hubs of this kind.

By waiving a large share of these charges, the policy seeks to make Uttar Pradesh a more attractive location for logistics and industrial enterprises, improving connectivity and trade efficiency and generating employment in the region.

Under the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022, dry port projects (ICD/CFS/AFS) that qualify must complete the prescribed application process to obtain the 75% waiver on Land Use Conversion Charges. In general terms, this involves submitting a formal application, along with full documentation, to the designated authority within the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The papers ordinarily required are: evidence establishing that the project is an eligible dry port (project plans, approvals and operational particulars, for instance); particulars of the land proposed for conversion; and proof that every other condition laid down in the policy has been met. To make certain the application is complete and compliant for this significant financial incentive, applicants ought to study the official policy document in detail so as to identify the exact forms, supporting papers and submission procedure that apply.

Eligibility is assessed by the relevant government department, which confirms that the project qualifies as a dry port — an ICD, CFS or AFS. The same department also checks whether the project meets the terms and conditions laid down in the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022.