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Haryana Government Gazette

EXTRAORDINARY

Published by Authority

No. 45-2019/Ext.] CHANDIGARH, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019 (PHALGUNA 18, 1940 SAKA)

HARYANA GOVERNMENT

INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

Notification

The 9th March, 2019

No. 25/02/2019-4IB-I.— The Governor of Haryana is pleased to notify Haryana Logistics, Warehousing &

Retail Policy, 2019 which will be effective from date of its Notification. The Haryana Logistics, Warehousing &

Retail Policy, 2019 is placed at Annexure-‘A’.

This is issued with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide their U.O. No. 1/28/2019-1FD-III/8055

dated 05.03.2019.

DEVENDER SINGH,

Chandigarh:

Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Haryana,

The 9th March, 2019.

Industries & Commerce Department.

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ANNEXURE - A

GOVERNMENT OF HARYANA

LOGISTICS, WAREHOUSING & RETAIL POLICY - 2019

INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

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Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations……………………………………………………………… . 3

Preamble……………………………………………………………………… 4

Introduction………………………………………………………………....... 4

Policy targets…………………………………………………………………. 5

Definitions……………………………………………………………………. 6

Warehouse……………………………………………………………………. 6

Logistics……………………………………………………………………… 6

Logistics Park………………………………………………………………… 7

Integrated/Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP)…………………………….. 7

Cold Chain Facility…………………………………………………………... 8

Retail Enterprise……………………………………………………………… 8

Retail Hub……………………………………………………………………. 8

Eligibility…………………………………………………………………….. 9

Industry Status……………………………………………………………….. 9

Section – A: Logistics and Warehousing……………………………………. 9

Industry overview……………………………………………………………. 9

Fiscal incentives – Logistics and Warehousing……………………………… 11

Simplified regulatory regime- Logistics and Warehousing Sector………….. 13

Infrastructure augmentation…………………………………………………. 14

Human capital development………………………………………………… 17

Section – B: Retail Sector…………………………………………………... 18

Simplified regulatory regime……………………………………………….. 18

10. Human Capital Development………………………………………………. 19

11. Conclusion………………………………………………………………….

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List of Abbreviations

AKIC

Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor

CAGR

Compound Annual Growth Rate

DFC

Dedicated Freight Corridor

DMIC

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

EPP

Enterprise Promotion Policy

FAR/FSI

Floor Area Ratio/Floor Space Index

FDI

Foreign Direct Investment

FMCG

Fast moving Consumer Goods

GDP

Gross Domestic Product

GST

Goods and Services Tax

HEPB

Haryana Enterprise Promotion Board

HEPC

Haryana Enterprise Promotion Centre

ICD

Inland Container Depots

IMMLP

Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Park

MMLP

Multi Modal Logistics Park

MRO

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

NBC

National Building Code

PPP

Public Private Partnership

RFID

Radio-frequency identification

SDC

Skill Development Centre

TEU

Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit

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1. Preamble

Introduction

The Logistics and Warehousing industry in India is a thriving one, valued at INR 550 billion

and experiencing an upward growth trajectory. In terms of revenue, the industry is set to

expand at CAGR of 7.5% between 2015 and 2024 and by volume, at a CAGR of 6%

between 2016 and 2024^1.Continuing on the high growth trajectory, the industry is expected

to attain an industry size valued at INR 13,000 crores by 2019. As per the World Bank’s

Logistics Performance Index 2016, India’s ranking has been improving, shooting up by 19

places to 35^thposition. Going forward, with the emergence of evolving technologies,

demand sophistication as well as advanced business models, the Logistics industry is well

positioned to grow stronger.

In India, the Logistics sector primarily freight transportation, comprises of road (about 60%

of total freight traffic), rail, coastal shipping (about 32% and 7% share, respectively) and

inland waterways transportation and air (constituting about 1% share each). The Logistics

and Warehousing industry in the country is largely concentrated in Bengaluru (39%) and

Chennai (13%). With a consumer base having a high propensity to consume, strong

connectivity owing to an exhaustive network of national highways and industrial corridors,

and especially after the introduction of the GST regime in India, Haryana is all set to become

the Logistics hub of North India in the coming years. At a sectoral level, the consumer

durables and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) has the largest logistics and

warehousing demand at 49% followed by sectors such as Automobiles, Electronics and

Food and Beverage.

The Retail sector in India has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced segment

of the economy. The sector today accounts for over 10 per cent of the country’s Gross

Domestic Product (GDP) and around 8 per cent of total employment. With a population of

over 1.3 billion, India is currently one of the biggest markets for national and international

retail players. With recent relaxations of norms such as permitting 100% FDI in single-

brand retail, 100% FDI in multi-brand processed food retail (provided such products are

produced in India), 100% FDI for online market places and 51% FDI in multi-brand retail,

the overall Retail market in India is expected to register growth at 12 per cent per annum

going forward.

Haryana with its large consumer base, increasing per capita income and rapid urbanization

has enormous potential to become one of the leading destinations for Retail trade in the

country. Further due to robust connectivity, easy access to 2 international airports at

Chandigarh and New Delhi and proximity to 2 major industrial corridors i.e. DMIC &

AKIC, place Haryana at a locational advantage. In addition, 13 districts of State are part of

the National Capital Region, which is one of the most prominent trade and consumption

hubs in India. Taking a lead in providing a conducive ecosystem for investors, Haryana has

simplified the regulatory environment and further easing the approval process for the

investors.

*1 Transparency International Report, 2016.

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2. Policy targets

Vision

This policy targets to transform Haryana into a global Logistics, Warehousing and Retail

hub, which is well equipped with state-of-the-art Logistics & Warehousing infrastructure,

a conducive regulatory environment and a mechanism for maximizing returns for retailers

and providing best buying experience to the end consumer.

Mission

1. Simplification of regulatory laws and procedures for the Logistics,

Warehousing and Retail sectors.

2. To create quality and cost competitive multi-modal Logistics and

Warehousing infrastructure as well as Retail-oriented infrastructure.

3. To promote human capital development initiatives targeted at the creation

of a labour pool skilled for the Logistics, Warehousing and Retail sectors.

4. Attracting private sector investments as well as PPP investments in

Logistics, Warehousing and Retail sectors.

5. Creating strong ecosystem for delivering on big ticket industry &

infrastructure projects

6. Enhancing the upgradation and adoption of modernized technologies

Objectives

1. Creation of at least 5 Logistics Parks across Haryana with private sector

participation (by 2023).

2. Attract investments to the tune of INR 10,000 Cr. in Logistics,

Warehousing & Retail sectors.

3. Generate employment to the tune of 25,000 new jobs.

4. Target increase in consumption by developing retail hubs in major towns of

the State.

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Definitions

Warehouse

A warehouse can be defined as any premise (including any protected place) which

includes a place for storage and/or accumulation of goods under controlled conditions and

also equipped for providing handling, transportation as well as value added services such

as sorting, grading, packaging etc. A warehouse may be characterized as Integrated Inland

Container Depots/Custom Bounded Areas, Warehouse for Agriculture Produces/Grain

Godowns, Warehouse other than agriculture produces. For the purpose of this policy, a

warehouse storage system may include but not be limited to the following :-

Warehousing complex with fixed facilities, moving units, rolling

stocks.

ii.

Open and closed storage, ambient condition storage for transit

period.

iii.

Fulfilment centers (in case of e-retailing), distribution centers

The warehouses to also earmark dedicated area for idle parking. In the warehousing

setup, upto 10% of the covered area may be utilized for ancillary activities such as

packaging, assembling, kitting etc.

Minimum Area Norms for setting up of warehouses -

Warehouses to be developed in minimum of 2 acres in case of warehouses

set up for agriculture produce/ grain Godowns, and for warehouses set up

for other purposes in hyper, high, medium and low potential zones.

II.

Warehouses should have a minimum approach road of 30 ft.

Note- As per the provisions laid out by the Town & Country Planning Department, in

case the site of warehouse falls in more than one potential zones, then the norms of area

will be applicable for the potential zone wherein more than 50% of applied land falls.

Logistics

Logistics can be defined as any commercial activity of transportation, storage and

distribution of any article & thing or services by bringing together several functionalities to

bring products and services at the right place, at the right time, in the desired condition

with the minimum cost and highest return on investment fall under the ambit of Logistics.

The definition of logistics includes the following:-

Assembly: Creating an assembly from basic component either through

automation or manually.

II.

Customizing: Customizing core product as per customer requirement

through the use of automation, semi automation or manual process including

module assembly.

III.

Deconsolidation: Creating from bulk to small packaged goods for retailing e.g.

deconsolidation activities in stores/warehouses for retailing and last mile

delivery.

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IV. Packing/Packaging/Labelling/Bar-coding/RFID tagging.

Ancillary, value addition, processing activities and supply chain management.

VI. Specialized warehouse storage

VII. Testing & Inspection facilities.

VIII. Reverse distribution/logistics i.e. collection of damage, outdated, unsold,

returned goods and bringing them back to supplier or manufacturer that

includes transportation and warehousing.

* Value added services include processing, sorting, grading, packaging,

re-packaging, palletization, Bagging, Kitting & Unitizing Facilities etc. and

Ancillary services include equipment maintenance & repair, testing/inspection

Logistics Park

A Logistics park is defined as an agglomeration of a given set of logistics activities (core,

value added, ancillary as well as commercial) at a particular, well-defined location. Such

a park will be developed on a minimum area of 25 acres with a total investment of at least

25 Crore and will include but not be limited to the following activities: (a) Warehousing

storage system (b) Industrial plots and ready to move in sheds (c) Logistic services (d)

Infrastructure for value added and ancillary services, commercial activity (e) Sector

specific in-bound and out-bound logistic (f) Inter-modal transfer arrangements/facilities,

truck terminals. Logistics Park should be accessible, at minimum, by a 2- lane paved

road, with a minimum approach road of 60 ft.

A minimum of 85% of the total area to be used for providing logistics services and within

this 20% will be permitted for industrial activities and 10% of the remaining area shall be

allowed for residential purposes.

For commercial activities, up to 5% shall be allowed in Medium and Low potential zones

and up to 2% shall be allowed in Hyper & High potential zones.

Further, new norms for conversion and other charges including for State Infrastructure

Augmentation charges shall be fixed in consultation with Town and Country Planning

Department.

Integrated/Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP)

An Integrated/Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) is defined as a multi-modal freight-

handling facility with a minimum area of 100 acres with a total investment of at least 100

Crore, comprising mechanized warehouses, specialized storage solutions such as cold

storage, facilities for mechanized material handling and inter-modal transfers container

terminals, bulk / break-bulk cargo terminals. Multimodal logistics parks are expected to

provide the following key services: Freight aggregation and distribution, Multimodal

freight transportation, ICD, Storage and Warehousing, Value added services etc.

MMLP’s developed under this policy mandate that the developer allows other logistics

operations to operate from the MMLP i.e. any player willing to pay terminal usage

charge and other additional charges specified by the operator shall be allowed to avail the

logistics services provided.

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MMLP, by definition is a logistics facility with access to more than one mode of

transport. This allows it to serve as a point of intermodal change and will help drive

higher usage of rail, coastal shipping, inland waterway and higher capacity trucks for

long haul. Integrated/ Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) shall have the following

provision:

 MMLP’s should be accessible, at minimum, by a 2- lane paved road, with a

minimum approach road of 60 ft.

 MMLP’s should have access to a rail siding. The development of the rail

siding should be completed within three years of initiating the MMLP

development.

Further, new norms for conversion and other charges including for State

Infrastructure Augmentation charges shall be fixed in consultation with Town and

Country Planning Department.

*Across Warehouses, Logistics Park and MMLP, industrial activity shall be limited

to activities aligned to Logistics/Warehousing such as sorting, grading, packaging,

kitting, palletization, bagging etc.

FAR on different components of the Warehouse/Logistics Park/MMLP shall be

applicable as per the prevailing norms of Town and Country Planning Department.

Cold Chain Facility

A Cold Chain Facility can be developed with minimum investment of INR 15 crore and

minimum area of 20,000 sq. ft. The detailed guidelines in this regard may be referred in

Haryana Food Processing Policy 2018.

Retail Enterprise

Retail Enterprise is a ‘shop’ as defined in Section-2 (25) of Punjab Shops and

Commercial Establishments Act, 1958. For Retail, the policy will be applicable to

enterprises fulfilling any one of the criteria as specified below:

Retail enterprise with an annual turnover of INR 1 crore or more OR

ii.

Retail enterprise employing 10 or more people on full time basis

Retail Hub

A Retail Hub is a group of retail and other commercial establishments that is planned,

developed and managed as a single property owned by single or more than one owner,

comprising retail units such as shops offering goods and services and including family

entertainment centers, hotels, offices/commercial complex, restaurants, pubs, gym,

auditorium for plays, big-box retail store, sports activity area, library, day care/crèche and

similar retail units, multiplex and common areas, where all retail activities including

selling to the end consumer will be permissible.

A retail hub shall be developed on a minimum area of 5 acres in agriculture zones in Low

and Medium potential zones.

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Eligibility

This policy will be valid for 5 years from the date of notification or till the time

any new policy/amendment is introduced by Government of Haryana, whichever

is later.

Industry Status

The state accords the status of “Industry” to the Logistics and Warehousing

Sector. The fiscal incentives specified under this policy shall only be applicable.

Section – A: Logistics and Warehousing

Industry overview

Logistics and Warehousing in Haryana

Haryana’s enjoys a locational advantage, characterized by its geographical confluence

with economic corridors (DMIC, AKIC, Eastern peripheral corridor) Seven Special

Economic Zones, investment regions and big ticket infrastructure projects with both, the

eastern and the western freight corridors and several industrial corridor passing through

the state. The state has over 60% of its area under Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

(DMIC) covering major districts such as Faridabad, Palwal, Rewari, Hisar, Sonepat,

Manesar, Gurugram and sizeable confluence of Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor

(AKIC); resulting in increasing demand for advanced logistics mainly container traffic,

bulk and break-bulk cargo. The Kundli- Manesar- Palwal expressway and the Integrated

Multi Modal Logistics Park at Bawal (spread over 1200 acres) will result in large scale

development of logistics and warehousing infrastructure. The 2 Km. stretch on both

sides of KMP expressway will be declared as an investment zone.

The proposed Faridabad-Palwal Industrial Area (Node No.3 under DMIC) is located

in close proximity of the western Dedicated Freight Corridor at Dadri as a result of

which setting up of logistic units in Gurugram-Faridabad belt which is contiguous to

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is expected in coming years. Another

upcoming economic corridor within the state is Delhi-Hisar-Sirsa which is expected to

connect the KMP expressway to Mumbai and provide a more seamless cross border

movement to Punjab. In addition, Haryana has network of 29 State Highways and

15 National Highways passing through the State.

Haryana boasts of well-connected quality network and transport infrastructure which offers

strong prospects for the development of multi-modal logistics infrastructure. As in 2016,

the state has 1710 km. of railway route and 39 km/1000 sq.km. of railway route density.

The lane kilometer density (national and state highways) stood at 100 km/000 sq. km; one

of the highest in the country. A direct rapid railway network is also being planned

between Delhi and Hisar. In terms of road network, 48% of state highways fall within the

primary network (national and state highways), again one of the highest amongst the

northern states.

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Currently, Haryana has a very prominent access to international airport in Delhi along

with an Integrated Aviation Hub coming up at Hisar. The proposed aviation hub is

expected to be developed over an area of over 3,000 acres with state of the art MRO

services.

Therefore, the State requires creation of efficient logistics network to leverage these

economic opportunities and boost trade competitiveness.

Existing Logistics and Warehouse Ecosystem- Haryana is one of the leading logistics hubs

in the country with a total of 9 inland container depots (ICDs), 3 container freight stations

and 8 private freight terminals. Overall, the state has around 33 functional logistics and

warehousing related units handling approx.10 lakh TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit)

of container traffic. Some of the major ICDs in the state are-

•

Garhi Harsaru, Gurugram (critical for automobile and agro processing-

mainly rice exports) handles upto 2,60,000 TEUs per year. It is strategically

located to cover the industrial hubs in Haryana (Gurgaon, Manesar, Faridabad,

Ghaziabad, Hisar, Panipat, Sonepat, Rewari and Dharuhera).

•

ICD Piyala, Faridabad handling around 1,50,000 TEUs of container traffic

and strategically located to serve the industrial hubs of Faridabad, Ballabhgarh

and Palwal. It is connected to the Kundli-Manesar- Palwal Expressway and the

Faridabad- Ghaziabad-Noida corridor.

With Haryana’s emergence as a preferred consolidated logistics hub on the lines

Mumbai and Bengaluru along with burgeoning export orientation and industrial sector

growth especially in consumer durables & FMCG segment as the cost for consumer

durables is set to halve (decrease by 25-30%) for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)

after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). There is a need for

developing advanced sector focused logistics infrastructure for consumer durables &

FMCG as well as further galvanize the export oriented sectors mainly agro-products

(rice/basmati, automobiles, electric machinery, cotton, fiber and textiles. Additionally,

there are strong prospects for inland container depots (ICDs) in Haryana’s to serve as an

alternative to container inflow/outflow from the neighboring hilly states such as Himachal

Pradesh (given the high cost of transport users).

The state at present, is one of the leading exporters in the nation with the total value of

state exports valued at INR 89,006 Crores during the Year 2017-2018. Therefore in line

with its global orientation towards facilitating exports, the State Government endeavors to

provide the necessary support by way of creating the necessary land bank, technology

ecosystem and logistics facility. The state through its ambitious Haryana Enterprise

Promotion Policy (EPP) 2015, has accorded large focus to developing big ticket logistic

projects in the state, along with a special package of incentives under the Maha Nivesh

Yojana as well supporting the smaller logistic units as ancillaries. The Logistics,

Warehousing and Retail Policy for Haryana 2018 takes ahead the vision and mission of

Haryana’s EPP 2015 and provides incentives for developing supporting ecosystem for

logistics sector in Haryana.

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Fiscal incentives – Logistics and Warehousing

As the Logistics and Warehouse industry is treated at par with the Industry, the fiscal

incentives as specified in EPP for industries shall be applicable for Warehousing

and logistics as well.

The incentives shall be applicable for new/expanded units:

Parameter

Inczentive

Capital Subsidy

(applicable for units

setting up in C & D

category blocks)

Warehousing:

Financial assistance @ 25% of the fixed capital

investment subject to maximum of INR 5 Crore.

Logistics Park:

Financial assistance @ 25% of the fixed capital

investment up to a maximum of INR 15 Crore

for developing infrastructure in Logistics park.

Integrated/Multi Modal Logistics Park:

Financial assistance @ 25% of the fixed capital

investment up to a maximum of INR 25 Crore

for developing infrastructure in Integrated/

Multi Modal Logistics park.

Interest Subsidy

(applicable for units

setting up in C & D

category blocks)

Warehousing:

Financial assistance in the form of interest

subvention @ 5% on loan taken to meet working

capital requirements subject to a maximum of INR

10 lakhs per year for 3 years.

Logistics Park:

Financial assistance in the form of interest

subvention @ 5% on loan taken to meet working

capital requirements subject to a maximum of INR

20 lakhs per year for 3 years.

Integrated/Multi Modal Logistics Park:

Financial assistance in the form of interest

subvention @ 5% on loan taken to meet working

capital requirements subject to a maximum of INR

50 lakhs per year for 3 years.

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Stamp Duty

Reimbursement of 100% of Stamp Duty.

Electricity Duty

100% of Electricity Duty exemption for a

period of 7 years.

External Development

Charges (EDC)

50% reimbursement in EDC in C and D

category blocks for Warehouses,

Logistic Parks and Integrated/Multi

Modal Logistics Parks

EDC and Commercial

License

fee (for Warehousing

cum Retail category)

Full reimbursement in C & D category blocks

Capacity Building

Incentives

Re-imbursement

logistics

and

warehousing units on technical training cost

of the worker (mainly in operational, front-

line,

supervisory

roles)

subject

maximum of 50% of the training cost,

limited to maximum INR 10,000, which will

be provided one time per worker per training

program. The training cost can be claimed by

the Entrepreneur within 1 year from the date

of commencement of commercial production

of the Enterprise.

The training can be arranged from any

Government recognized/approved institution.

*The incentive is only applicable for workers

with Haryana domicile

Expanded units

The benefits of this policy will also be

extended to the existing units which would

make at least 50% additional investment in

fixed assets of the original Fixed Capital

Investment (FCI).

Special package of

incentives

HEPB

shall

grant

special

package

incentives for operators of Integrated Multi

Modal Logistics Hub (Narnaul) & iconic

logistics projects under Maha Nivesh Yojana

as specified in EPP, 2015.

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Simplified regulatory regime- Logistics and Warehousing Sector

6.1 Single desk clearance mechanism

All permissions/licenses such as Trade License, Building plan Approval,

Occupation certificate etc. pertaining to Logistics and Warehousing will be

granted on submission of common application form through HEPC

(Haryana Enterprise Promotion Centre). The dedicated relationship

managers shall be appointed assisting the projects in obtaining necessary

clearances.

6.2 Ground Coverage

Maximum permissible ground coverage for all units is 60% as per Haryana

Uniform Building Code 2017.

6.3 Green Cover Area:

Minimum area requirement for developing Green Cover for Warehousing

and Logistics Sector is 15%.

6.4 Self-certification of Fire Fighting Scheme

The state shall allow Self-Certification of Fire Fighting scheme for low

hazardous establishments. However, the Self-certification for Fire Fighting

is subjected to third party licence verification and compliance to N.B.C. Part

IV guidelines.

6.5 Increased Fire Exit Travel Distance from 90mts. to 135 mts.

The state shall increase the travel distance/ width of the fire exits from

90 mts. to 135. mts for Logistics and Warehousing Sector. The Department of

Urban Local Bodies shall issue a requisite notification in this regard.

6.6 Setting up “Warehousing cum Retail” facility in agricultural

zone:

The Investor shall be permitted to setup “Warehousing cum Retail” facility

in agricultural zone in Medium and Low potential zones, where they would

be operating Warehousing and retail operations from the common premises.

Following are the development guidelines for this category:-



Minimum land requirement shall be 10 acres.



The Retail or Cash & Carry activity shall be carried out at up to a

maximum of 25% of the permitted FAR for the given land

parcel.



Auto CLU zones shall be earmarked in Agriculture Zones for

setting up of Warehousing cum Retail units.



External Development Charges and Commercial license fee

would be fully reimbursed in C & D category blocks.

6.7 Land acquisition:

The Government of Haryana’s’ e-Bhoomi web portal will be leveraged for

identifying, matching and executing the land requirement of investors.

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6.8 Increased store functioning hours:

Logistics and Warehousing facilities shall be allowed to operate 24 X 7

(three shifts). This is subject to the employer providing shift-wise employee

details and specifying weekly holiday for each of the employees.

6.9 Part time employment:



Logistics and Warehousing facilities have been allowed to offer

part-time employment subject to the working hours for part time

employees being expressly specified.



Minimum per hour wage rate shall be proportionately determined

in accordance with minimum monthly wage rate specified under

Minimum Wages Act.



This would be subject to the enterprises strictly adhering to laws

regarding child labour and other similar applicable laws/rules.

6.10 Women allowed in all shifts:



Women employees shall be permitted to work in all shifts of

logistics/warehousing enterprise provided employer ensures

occupational health, equal opportunity for women workers,

safety, and adequate protection of their dignity, honour and

transportation from the company premises to their residence.



The decision however shall remain with the respective female

employee as to whether she chooses to work such shifts or not.



Companies employing women staff in night shifts shall come out

with specific policy regarding safety measures put in place to

ensure the safety of their women employees in such shift.

6.11 Increase in overtime working hours under the Factories Act,

1948:

Overtime working hours under the Factories Act, 1948 would be increased to

115 hours per quarter which would be immensely beneficial to the workers

as well as the entrepreneur. It would enable the workers to put in more hours

to work, thereby earning extra wages and would also help entrepreneurs to

respond to grater production requirement, as and when required.

6.12 Land

Availability

for

setting

industrial

Warehouses/Logistics Parks in Industrial Model Townships-

IMT (HSIIDC):

HSIIDC shall reserve 5% of the area for setting up logistic infrastructure in

Industrial Model Townships.

Infrastructure augmentation

7.1 Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Hub

An Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Hub is being developed in PPP mode as

the largest logistics hub in North India over 1200 acres at Nangal Chaudhary,

Narnaul.

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

Proposed Investment – US $ 1 billion (INR 5000 crore) and has

the potential to reduce the goods movement time from 14 days to

14 hrs.



To be implemented as a 50:50 joint venture between HSIIDC

and DMICDC/DMIC Trust – DMIC Haryana Multi Modal

Logistic Hub Project Limited.



The SPV i.e. DMIC shall be the concessioning authority which

will further award a concession to a prospective player

(concessionaire). The concessionaire will develop various

facilities in the IMLH and operate them. The concessionaire

will pay lease rental for the land to the project SPV.



The support infrastructure on the land (including railway

network, roads, power supply & substation, water supply,

sewerage, etc.) shall be constructed by the project SPV.



The site is abutting the Delhi Mumbai Dedicated Freight

Corridor passing through Haryana.

7.2 Development of Truckers Parks along the National

Highways in Haryana:

The State Government shall facilitate the development of Truckers Parks on

a minimum of 10 acres, located along/at a distance of up to 2 km. on either

side of National Highways in Haryana.

The developer of the Truckers Park will be provided the following fiscal support:-

100% exemption of CLU charges

100% reimbursement of EDC

100% reimbursement of Stamp Duty

The key components/development norms for Truckers Parks will be as follows:-

Sr.

No.

Facility

Area

Truck parking space

85%

Motel and commercial activities

(restaurant & retail shops, fuel

pump, repair and service station)

10%

Other allied activities: Transport

operators office, bulk breaking yard,

Cross

Docking,

Weigh

Bridge,

medical facility, fuel station, ATMs

etc.

Note: Other development norms of Department of Town & Country Planning,

Environment etc. by Government of Haryana, shall be duly applicable.

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Further, the following support for Truckers Parks shall be provided by the State

Government:-



A police booth shall be set up at every Truckers Park.



All the regulatory clearances pertaining to the Truckers Park shall be

provided through the Single Window (HEPC: Haryana Enterprise

Promotion Center).



Connecting roads from National Highways to the site of the Truckers

Park will be developed by the State Government.

7.3 Earmarking a “Logistics Zone” along the KMP expressway

A “Logistics Zone” will be earmarked along and around the KMP

expressway, and all new enterprises setting up in this zone will be exempted

from requirement of CLU.

7.4 Last-mile connectivity:

Last-mile-connectivity and access to critical utilities such as water, power

and access roads up to the Integrated/Multi Modal Logistics Park & Logistic

Parks shall be ensured and borne by the State government agencies.

7.5 Dormitories for workers shall be allowed on 1% of total permitted

FAR for Logistics Parks/Multi Modal Logistics Parks/Integrated multi

Modal Logistics Park.

7.6 Guidelines for developing of truck terminals within Logistics

Parks and MMLPs: The State permits Multi Modal Logistics

Parks/Logistics Parks to develop Truck terminal on the minimum 15%

space already allocated for Parking. The projects will also be

permitted to buy more land for increasing the parking or Truck

terminal area within the vicinity of the park. The terminal area must

have facilities such as Parking bays, Washrooms, Repair and

Maintenance workshops, Fuel pumps, Canteen, ATM, Medical units,

Weighing platform (optional) etc.

7.7 Earmarking Special hubs for warehousing and Logistics

sector at the stage of Master Planning of “Panchgram Cities”

The State shall earmark land for developing Warehouses, Logistics Parks,

Warehousing Cum Retail hubs and Integrated/Multi Modal Logistics Park in

the master plan of Panchgram Cities. (Identified on the 135 km. stretch of

KMP expressway).

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Human capital development

8.1 Logistics & Warehousing Innovation Centre: A Centre of

Excellence will be established at Vishwakarma Skill University to

provide trainings, facilitate research for adoption leading practices of

the Logistics & Warehousing sector.

8.2

Curriculum Development: In consultation with Logistics industries,

targeted curriculum will be developed, and accordingly a program will

be introduced at Vishwakarma Skill University.

8.3

Targeted certified courses in ITI / SDC/ Institutes



To ensure availability of skilled manpower across the logistics

and warehousing value chain, State Government shall

collaborate with Retail Association Skill Council of India and

Logistics and Warehousing associations to impart necessary

skills to the youth.



State Government shall also encourage Logistics and

Warehousing enterprises to conduct skill development and

training programmes for rural youth of Haryana

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Section – B: Retail Sector

Simplified regulatory regime

9.1

Single desk clearance mechanism: All permissions/licenses such as

Trade License, approvals related to Weights and Measures etc.

pertaining to Retail will be granted on submission of common

application form through HEPC (Haryana Enterprise Promotion

Centre). The dedicated relationship managers shall be appointed

assisting the projects in obtaining necessary clearances.

9.2

Retail Hub in agricultural Zone: Setting up of Retail hub on

minimum land area of 5 acre may be permitted in agricultural zone in

Low and Medium potential zones. The guidelines in respect of

allowing retail hubs shall be formulated by the Department of Town &

Country Planning in respect of minimum size of the retail outlet.

9.3

Relaxation in Stocking Limit: The stocking limits of Retail units for

essential commodities prescribed under Essential Commodities Act,

1955 shall be relaxed for retail enterprises (multiple outlet) or

departmental retail enterprises. The stocking limit for Multi chain

retailer or multi retail outlet shall also be enhanced. These are subject

to various regulations as may be applicable from time to time.

9.4

Allowed to open every day: Retail enterprises shall be allowed to stay

open every day of the year provided that the employees are given

compensatory, compulsory weekly offs on a preferential basis without

any deduction of benefits (monetary and otherwise).

9.5

Increased store functioning hours: Retail enterprises and Logistics

and Warehousing facilities shall be allowed to operate 24 X 7 (three

shifts). This is subject to the employer providing shift-wise employee

details and specifying weekly holiday for each of the employees.

9.6 Part time employment:



Retail enterprises have been allowed to offer part-time

employment subject to the working hours for part time

employees being expressly specified.



Minimum per hour wage rate shall be proportionately determined

in accordance with minimum monthly wage rate specified under

Minimum Wages Act.



This would be subject to the enterprises strictly adhering to laws

regarding child labour and other similar applicable laws/rules.

9.7 Women allowed in all shifts:



Women employees have been permitted to work in all shifts of

retail enterprise provided employer ensures occupational health,

equal opportunity for women workers, safety, and adequate

protection of their dignity, honour and transportation from the

company premises to their residence.

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

The decision however shall remain with the respective female

employee as to whether she chooses to work such shifts or not.



Companies employing women staff in night shifts shall come

out with specific policy regarding safety measures put in place

to ensure the safety of their women employees in such shift.

10. Human Capital Development

Targeted certified courses in ITI / SDC/ Institutes



To ensure availability of skilled manpower across the retail value

chain, State Government shall collaborate with Retail Association

Skill Council of India and Logistics and Warehousing associations to

impart necessary skills to the youth



State Government shall also encourage retail enterprises to conduct

skill development and training programmes for rural youth of

Haryana.



An initial provision of INR 30 crores shall be made for the said

initiative.

11.

Conclusion

To ensure effective implementation and monitoring, a “Policy Implementation

Committee - PIC” shall be formulated headed by Administrative Secretary of the

Department of Industries & Commerce. PIC shall comprise of members of

Director, Industries and Commerce, Director Department of T&CP, Managing

Director HSIIDC, Managing Director Haryana State Warehousing Corporation and

representatives of concerned Association (Logistics, Warehousing and Retail).

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