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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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EXTRAORDINARY
प्राधिकार से प्रकाशित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
लद्दाख, 18 जून, 2026
LADAKH, THURSDAY, JUNE, 18, 2026
Part II - Section 3
के न्द्र-शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख प्रशासन ADMINISTRATION OF UNION TERRITORY OF LADAKH
M/125/2026-I&C SECTION
Notification
Dated: 18th June of 2026
Subject: Operational Guidelines for Transport Subsidy Scheme for Finished Goods
under RAMP Programme (Intervention–6) for UT of Ladakh
In pursuance of the approval accorded by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme, and with a view to mitigating the high logistics costs arising from the geographical remoteness and difficult terrain of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh hereby notifies the following Operational Guidelines for Transport Subsidy on Finished Goods for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) located in Ladakh.
1. Short Title and Commencement
1. These guidelines shall be called "RAMP-Transport Subsidy Scheme for Finished Goods – Ladakh, 2026."LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 2 2. The scheme shall be operative with effect from 10.02.2025, being the date of approval of the intervention by the Ministry of MSME, and shall remain operational up to 31st March, 2027, unless extended or modified by the competent authority.
2. Objectives
The objectives of the scheme are to:
1. Offset the disproportionately high cost of transportation faced by MSMEs in Ladakh due to remoteness, high altitude and limited connectivity.
2. Enhance competitiveness of Ladakhi products in domestic and international markets by reducing logistics-related cost disadvantages.
3. Promote market access for priority sectors including handicrafts, handloom, Pashmina value chain, agro and organic produce, food processing, GI-tagged products and local manufacturing.
4. Support economic empowerment of artisans, women-led enterprises and marginal producers in remote and hilly regions of Ladakh.
3. Approved Financial Outlay
1. Total approved outlay under the RAMP Programme: ₹15.00 Crore.
2. Targeted number of beneficiaries: 500 MSMEs.
3. Maximum subsidy admissible per MSME: ₹3,00,000 (Rupees Three Lakh only) during the scheme period.
4. Standard assistance shall be 50% of eligible transportation cost, subject to the above ceiling.
4. Scope of the Scheme
4.1 Primary Scope – Finished Goods
The scheme shall cover transportation of finished goods manufactured, processed or value-added within the Union Territory of Ladakh, including:
1. Outward movement from Ladakh to the rest of India; and
2. Export consignments to international markets, including movement up to Inland Container Depots (ICDs), ports or airports.
Priority shall be accorded to consignments transported beyond 300 kilometres, with higher administrative priority for consignments exceeding 800 kilometres, including metro markets and export gateways.
4.2 Extended Scope – Inward Transportation of Raw Materials and Packaging (Subject to Approval of the Ministry of MSME)
Inward transportation of raw materials or packaging inputs may be considered subject to the following conditions:
1. The materials shall be essential inputs for manufacturing or packaging of finished goods within Ladakh and shall not be trading goods.
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 32. Inward transport subsidy shall not exceed 50% of the total subsidy approved for the MSME.
3. The inward transport subsidy shall be capped at ₹1,50,000 per MSME per financial year.
4. A self-declaration confirming compliance with the above conditions shall be submitted by the beneficiary.
5. Eligibility of MSMEs
5.1 Eligibility Conditions
An applicant enterprise shall be eligible if it satisfies all of the following:
1. Possesses a valid Udyam Registration and is located in the Union Territory of Ladakh. 2. Holds a valid GST Registration, wherever applicable. MSMEs below the GST exemption threshold may submit alternative documents such as trade licence and bank statements.
3. Has dispatched eligible finished goods during the claim period. 4. Furnishes a self-declaration that no transport subsidy has been availed from any other Central, State or UT Government scheme for the same consignment.
5.2 Special Provisions for Micro Enterprises and Artisans
For Micro enterprises, artisans, Self-Help Groups, cooperatives and societies with annual turnover below ₹20 lakh, simplified verification shall apply. Proof of production may include artisan certificates such as Pehchan Card or certificate issued by the District Industries Centre, photographs of production activity or other documents deemed acceptable by the verifying authority.
6. Eligible and Ineligible Goods
6.1 Definition of Finished Goods
Finished goods shall mean goods that:
1. Are in final marketable form and ready for sale without further processing; and 2. Have undergone manufacturing, processing or value addition within Ladakh.
6.2 Ineligible Goods
The following shall not be eligible for subsidy:
1. Trading goods not manufactured or processed in Ladakh.
2. Raw or unprocessed minerals.
3. Goods transported for personal use.
4. Local transport within Ladakh.
5. Goods already subsidized under any other transport or logistics scheme for the same consignment.
6. Defective or recalled productsLADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 4 7. Goods without valid GST/trade documentation of manufacturer.
7. Eligible Transport Modes
Subsidy shall be admissible for transportation undertaken through the following modes:
1. Road Transport, including freight charges, fuel surcharge, tolls and loading/unloading charges.
2. Air Cargo, particularly for export consignments, perishables and high-value low-volume goods.
3. Postal and Courier Services, including India Post and registered private couriers.
4. Multimodal Transport, through recognized logistics providers.
Storage, warehousing, customs duties, port handling charges and non-transit insurance shall not be eligible.
8. Quantum of Assistance
Subsidy shall be 50% of eligible transport cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹3,00,000 per MSME during the scheme period.
9. Claim Period and Timelines
1. Claims may be submitted on a quarterly basis or on a rolling basis through the designated portal.
2. Claims shall be submitted within 18 months from the date of transport. 3. Multiple claims may be filed by a beneficiary, subject to the overall ceiling.
10. Documentation required to be submitted
A. MSME Registration & Proof of Entity
1. Udyam Registration Number / Certificate
2. GST certificate / Trade License (if applicable).
3. PAN of proprietor/entity.
B. Transport Documentation
1. Transport Bills/Invoices clearly showing:
• Consignment weight/volume/quantity
• Origin & destination points
• Transport rate and total amount
• GST details (GSTIN of transporter)
• Transport mode (road/air/rail/post)
• Date of transport
• Transporter name and contact detailsLADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5 C. Proof of Payment
• Bank statement extract showing payment to transporter
• UPI receipt or cheque copy (if paid via those modes)
• Matching payment date with transport invoice date. (If dates are not same, an undertaking shall be submitted by the MSME, stating that the payment has been done for the transportation, along with bank statement proof reflecting details of the transporters).
D. Product Documentation
• Invoice of finished goods shipped (showing quantity, value, product description).
• Proof of manufacturing in Ladakh (bill of materials, production logs,
photographs).
E. Transport Compliance
• E-way bills mandatory for consignment value exceeding Rs. 50,000 (including taxes).
• Customs clearance documentation (for exports).
• Port/ICD receipt (if applicable).
• LR (Lorry Receipt) or Air Waybill (AWB).
B. SELF-CERTIFICATIONS S DECLARATIONS
1. Manufacturing Origin Declaration
Undertaking that goods are manufactured/processed in Ladakh. Proof of production unit operational.
2. No Double-Benefit Declaration
Certification that subsidy NOT claimed from any other Government scheme for same consignment.
11. Application, Verification and Sanction
Applications shall be submitted through the Single Window Portal and processed through the following stages:
1. Preliminary scrutiny by the District Industries Centre.
2. Verification by the Directorate of Industries & Commerce.
3. Sanction by the Transport Subsidy Approval Committee (TSAC).
4. Disbursement through Direct Benefit Transfer.
12. Transport Subsidy Approval Committee (TSAC)
A Transport Subsidy Approval Committee (TSAC) is constituted as below:
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 6| Position | Designation |
| Chairperson | Director, Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh |
| Member | General Manager, DIC Leh |
| Member | General Manager, DIC Kargil |
| Member | Representative from Industries Association |
| Member | Accounts Officer, Industries Department |
| Member | Representative from RAMP PMU (Project Management Unit) |
| Member-Secretary | Nodal Officer, RAMP, Directorate, Industries S Commerce. |
The Transport Subsidy Approval Committee shall dispose of all the applications within a time period of one month of receipt.
13. Monitoring, Audit and Recovery
1. Approved claims shall be subject to audit, including desk and field audits. 2. In cases of misrepresentation, fraud or double-claiming, the subsidy shall be recoverable with interest at prevailing Government rates.
3. The Directorate may maintain a negative list of transporters found involved in fraudulent practices.
14. Power to Interpret and Amend
The Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, UT Ladakh, shall have the power to issue clarifications, procedural relaxations and amendments for effective implementation of these guidelines.
By order of the Administration of UT of Ladakh.
Sd/-
Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS
Administrative Secretary
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 7Copy to the:
1. Director, Industries & Commerce UT of Ladakh for kind information. 2. OSD to Chief Secretary for kind information of the Chief Secretary. 3. PA to Administrative Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, UT of Ladakh for information.
Under Secretary,
Industries & Commerce
UT of Ladakh
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 8ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE-I: APPLICATION FORM FOR TRANSPORT SUBSIDY
[RAMP -Transport Subsidy Scheme for Finished Goods – Ladakh 2026] PART A:
BENEFICIARY DETAILS
Application Reference Number (Auto-generated):
Submission Date (Auto-generated):
1. MSME INFORMATION
• Name of the Unit:
• Udyam Registration Number:
• Date of Udyam Registration:
• GSTIN (if applicable):
• Category (Micro/Small/Medium): ☐ Micro ☐ Small ☐ Medium
• Sector: ☐ Handicrafts ☐ Food ☐ Pashmina ☐ Agro ☐ Manufacturing ☐ Other:
2. PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/DIRECTOR DETAILS
• Full Name:
• Father's Name:
• Date of Birth:
• Mobile Number:
• Email ID:
• PAN:
• Address (Registered):
3. UNIT LOCATION S PRODUCTION PROOF
• Unit Location (Full Address):
• Production Capacity:
• Key Machinery/Equipment:
PART B: FINISHED GOODS S TRANSPORT DETAILS
4. PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Product Name:
• Product Category:
• Product Description:
• Unit of Measurement (kg/pcs/meters):
• Quantity Shipped:
• Total Value of Shipment (₹):
• GST Rate Applicable (%):
LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 9• Date of Production:
• Certificate of Origin (if applicable): ☐ Attached
5. TRANSPORT DETAILS
• Consignment Weight (kg):
• Consignment Volume (if applicable):
• Transport Mode: ☐ Road ☐ Air ☐ Postal ☐ Multimodal
• Origin Point (Unit Location):
• Destination Point:
• Distance (km):
• Date of Transport:
• Transport Invoice Number:
• Transporter Name:
• Transporter GST-IN:
• Transport Bill Amount (₹):
• GST on Transport (₹):
Total Transport Cost (₹):
• Subsidy Claimed (50% of Transport Cost, ₹):
• E-way Bill Number (if applicable):
PART C: DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
Documents Attached (Check all that apply):
☐ Udyam Certificate
☐ GST Certificate / Trade License
☐ Transport Invoice
☐ Proof of Payment (Bank Statement / UPI receipt)
☐ Product Invoice
☐ E-way Bill (if applicable)
☐ Certificate of Origin (if applicable)
☐ Export Documentation (if export shipment)
☐ Other documents (if any)
SUBSIDY CALCULATION
| Item | Amount (₹) |
| Total Transport Cost | |
| Subsidy (50%) | |
| Maximum Cap per MSME | 3,00,000 |
| Final Subsidy Approved |
PART D: DECLARATIONS S CERTIFICATIONS
7. BENEFICIARY SELF-DECLARATION
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that:
1. ☐ The goods transported are exclusively finished products manufactured/Processed in Ladakh
2. ☐ The unit is operational and located in Ladakh
3. ☐ Transport invoice and all supporting documents are genuine and accurate 4. ☐ No transport subsidy from any other Government scheme has been claimed for this consignment
5. ☐ All information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
6. ☐ I understand that providing false information will lead to recovery of
subsidy with interest and penalties
Signature of Beneficiary: (Online Validation)LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 11
ANNEXURE-II
DIC VERIFICATION CHECKLIST DIC VERIFICATION CHECKLIST – TRANSPORT SUBSIDY SCHEME
Claim Reference:
| S.No. | Item | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Udyam Certificate Verified with Official Database | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 2 | GSTIN Verified with GST Portal | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 3 | Transport Invoice Format Correct S Valid | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 4 | Transport Invoice GST Details Verified | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 5 | Transporter GST-IN Matches Invoice | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 6 | Transporter NOT on Blacklist | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 7 | Payment Proof Matched with Invoice Amount | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 8 | Goods Manufactured in Ladakh (Confirmed) | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 9 | No Double-Claim from Other Schemes (Verified) | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 10 | Weight S Cost Logic Check Passed | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 11 | E-way Bill Valid (if applicable) | ☐ Yes ☐ N/A | |
| 12 | Physical Verification Conducted (if flagged) | ☐ Yes ☐ No | |
| 13 | Self-Declaration Signed S Dated | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
VERIFICATION REMARKS S RECOMMENDATION
☐ APPROVE – Claim eligible
☐ REJECT – Claim ineligible (reason:
)
☐ CLARIFICATION REQUIRED – Request beneficiary to provide
☐ ESCALATE – Suspected fraud, refer to Director
Verification Officer Name:
Signature: Date:
GM DIC Endorsement: Date: