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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE

(SECRETARIAT WING)

(G.O. Ms. No. 12/Ind&Com/T10/Logistic Policy/2023-24,

Puducherry, dated 10th November 2023)

NOTIFICATION

Whereas, an effective and efficient Logistics Ecosystem can be

a key contributor to robust economic growth in the Country, with the

potential to facilitate domestic and foreign trade, promote global

competitiveness, enhance incomes, drive the ‘Make in India’ initiative

and reduce economic disparities across geographies. The sector is one

of the most important accelerators of trade in the Country. Specifically,

an efficient supply chain network has the potential to increase farmer’s

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income manifold, which can lead to a domino effect on the overall

economy. A reliable, efficient and cost-effective logistics infrastructure

for commercial goods is thus critical to India’s continued inclusive and

rapid economic growth;

2. Whereas, the logistics sector today faces challenges such as

availability of suitable land, lack of skilled workers, inadequate

infrastructure such as roads, rail, ports and airports and more. The sector

is largely unorganized. In order to organize and induce the changes in

the sector, this Policy for the Logistics Ecosystem namely, “Puducherry

Integrated Logistics Infrastructure, Multi-Modal Logistics Park and

Warehouse Policy, 2023” is formulated based on the National Logistics

Policy formulated by Department for promotion of Industry and Internal

Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

3. Whereas, the Puducherry Integrated Logistics Infrastructure,

Multi-Modal Logistics Park and Warehouse Policy, 2023 proposes the

following objectives for development of Logistics Ecosystem in the

Union Territory:-

Integrated Logistics Infrastructure

Mapping of Logistics Facilities

Sustainable and Green Initiatives

Logistics Startup Ecosystem

Human Resource and Skill Development in Logistics Sector

First and Last Mile Connectivity

Supply Chain and Logistics Technologies

Multi Modal Transport Infrastructure

Labour Welfare In Logistics Sector

4. Whereas, the Puducherry Integrated Logistics Infrastructure,

Multi-Modal Logistics Park and Warehouse Policy, 2023, proposes to

achieve the objectives through Funding Support and Incentives.

5. Whereas, the Puducherry Integrated Logistics Infrastructure,

Multi-Modal Logistics Park and Warehouse Policy, 2023, was approved

by the Council of Ministers on 31-10-2023.

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6. And now, therefore, the Hon’ble Lieutenant-Governor of

Puducherry is pleased to accord approval to the Puducherry Integrated

Logistics Infrastructure, Multi-Modal Logistics Park and Warehouse

Policy, 2023.

7. The Department of Industries and Commerce shall formulate

Guidelines wherever required for implementing the Policy.

8. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide

I.D.Note No. l991/FC/FD/F4/A3/2022-2023, dated 21-02-2023.

(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)

P.T. RUDRA GOUD,

Joint Secretary to Government

(Industries and Commerce).

PUDUCHERRY INTEGRATED LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE,

MULTI-MODAL LOGISTICS PARK AND WAREHOUSE

POLICY, 2023

1. Introduction.— The key contributor for the cost escalation and

irrevocable cost of the Primary or Secondary products/produces is

invariably due to unorganized and unplanned logistics cost imposition

on the product/services. Logistics sector is considered as the backbone

of economic growth. Even the growth of other sectors, amongst other

factors, depends heavily on the efficiency of the logistics network.

Logistics is recognized as an international service with potential to

trade globally and earn foreign exchange for the Country. Logistics today

play a pivotal role in the economic development of the Country. The

Union territory of Puducherry comprises of four enclaves viz.,

Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam which are all coastal regions,

and non-contiguous in nature and hence, need to seamlessly integrate

with the neighbourhood facilities for better logistics. The integrated

logistics development with the neighbouring State shall contribute

logistic ease as a holistic solution.

An effective and efficient Logistics Ecosystem can be a key

contributor to robust economic growth in the Country, with the potential

to facilitate domestic and foreign trade, promote global competitiveness,

enhance incomes, drive the ‘Make in India’ initiative and reduce

economic disparities across geographies. The sector is one of the most

important accelerators of trade in the Country. Specifically, an efficient

supply chain network has the potential to increase farmer’s income

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manifold, which can lead to a domino effect on the overall economy.

A reliable, efficient and cost-effective logistics infrastructure for

commercial goods is thus critical to India's continued inclusive and rapid

economic growth.

The Logistics sector today faces challenges such as availability

of suitable land, lack of skilled workers, inadequate infrastructure such

as roads, rail, ports and airports and more. The sector is largely

unorganized. In order to organize and induce the changes in the sector,

this Policy for the Logistics Ecosystem namely, “Puducherry Integrated

Logistics Infrastructure, Multi-Modal Logistics Park and Warehouse

Policy, 2023” is formulated.

2. Vision.— The Policy aims to develop an Integrated Logistics

Ecosystem, which seamlessly integrates multiple modes of transportation,

so as to transform Puducherry into a Global, Warehousing and Retail

hub. It aims to be the Logistics destination for all the neighbouring

Districts of nearby States, by stimulating the building of a reliable,

robust, State-of-the-art Logistics and Warehousing Infrastructure and

providing conducive regulatory environment.

3. Mission/Objectives.—

Ø Create a sustainable and environmental friendly logistics

by adoption of Green Energy Technologies in logistics

sector.

Ø Create a cost competitive and quality Multi-Modal

Logistics Park, Warehousing and Retail Orientated

Infrastructure.

Ø Integrate Puducherry Logistics Ecosystem with the global

supply chain.

Ø Enhance the value added Logistic Services provided by

Warehouses and Logistics Park.

Ø Promote and support Public Private Partnership (PPP)

investments and also to encourage private sector

investments in developing Integrated Logistics Facilities,

Logistics Park and Warehouses.

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Ø Promote human capital development initiatives so as to

enhance the skills of the manpower required for logistics

sector through creation of new logistics training

infrastructure for truck Drivers and other logistics

personnel.

Ø Adopting latest technology and ICT in Logistics and

Warehousing and engaging technology interventions for

smart enforcement.

4. Definitions.—

4.1. Logistics Parks/Multi-Modal Logistics Parks

Logistics Parks/Multi-Modal Logistics Parks mean, facilities

which provide services such as cargo aggregation/segregation,

distribution, inter-modal transfer of cargo and containers, open

and/or closed storage, temperature controlled and/or ambient

storage, Customs bonded warehouse, material handling

equipment, parking, value added services and other related

facilities as per requirement for efficient movement and

distribution of semi-finished or finished products.

Logistics parks shall be equipped with supporting infrastructure

including internal roads, communication facilities, open and

green spaces, water pipelines, sewage and drainage lines, power

lines, feeder, and other facilities as per the requirements of the

park.

4.2. Warehouse

Warehouse means, open/closed area developed to provide

storage facilities for any cargo. Warehouses shall provide

facilities for handling and storage of cargo in bulk/ break bulk

form.

4.3. Inland Container Depot

Inland Container Depot mean, an off seaport (port) facility

having such fixed installations or otherwise, equipment, machinery,

etc., providing services for handling and/or clearance of laden

import/export containers, under Customs control and with

storage facility for Customs bonded or non-bonded cargo.

These facilities shall have road connectivity, rail connectivity,

customs/non-Customs bonded warehousing , truck terminals,

etc., and other common user facilities required to carry out

efficient operations.

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4.4. Cold Chain Facility

Cold Chain Facility means, a facility for storage and minimal

processing of perishable/temperature sensitive cargo such as

agriculture, horticulture, dairy, fish and marine, poultry and meat

products, pharma, etc., with a linkage from source to the

consumer. The key components of Cold Chain Facility are

Controlled

Atmosphere(CA)/Modified

Atmosphere(MA)

chambers, Variable Humidity Chambers, Ambient Storage,

Individual Quick Freezing (IQF), blast freezing, etc.

Minimal Processing Centre may have facility for weighing,

sorting, grading, cleaning, waxing, packing, precooling, fog

treatment, irradiation facility, etc.

Mobile precooling vans and reefer trucks may also be

attached with cold chain facilities on dedicated basis to provide

end to end services

4.5. Container Freight Station

Container Freight Station (CFS) mean, an off seaport (or port)

facility having such fixed installations or otherwise, equipment,

machinery, etc. Providing services for handling/clearance of

laden import, export containers under Customs control and with

storage facility for Customs bonded or non-bonded cargo,

parking area and such other facilities desired to carry out the

operations.

4.6. Air Freight Station

Air Freight Station (AFS) mean, an off airport common user

facility equipped with fixed installations of minimum requirement

and offering services for handling and temporary storage of

import and export cargo, etc. These facilities shall be equipped

with Customs/Non-customs bonded warehousing, parking area,

etc., and other common user facilities required to carry out

efficient operations.

4.7. Truck Terminals

Truck Terminals mean, such facilities which are developed in

order to ease traffic congestion on strategic locations such as

the District logistics nodes, industrial areas, National/State

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highways, expressways intersection points, etc. Truck terminals

may provide facilities such as repair and maintenance of the

trucks, stores for spare parts, ATMs, fuel stations, parking

spaces, transport offices, sanitary facilities, weigh bridges, etc.

These facilities may also have lodging facility for Drivers and

helpers along with areas for loading/unloading (cross docking)

of cargo among other facilities. Facility to check vehicle fitness

automatically may also be provided at truck terminals.

4.8. Jetties

To facilitate the development of port based industries, private

companies shall, been granted permission to construct jetties

on BOT (Build, Operate and Transfer) basis to cater to the EXIM

trade requirements of industries in the vicinity. As per BOT

model, a private player identifies the location for development

of a jetty near some industries which lack port facilities.

5. Objectives and Strategies.— The key objectives and their

implementation strategies for development of Logistics Ecosystem in this

Union Territory are as detailed below:

5.1. Integrated Logistics Infrastructure

It is proposed to develop an Integrated State Logistic Plan

for greater coordination between cross-sector Implementing

Agencies for targeted outcomes and focused Central Government

support. As a part of the State Logistics Master Plan, a network

of warehousing, transport and distribution assets would be

preidentified, and crisis response action plans to be developed.

In addition, the plan would take measures, which would provide

seamless digital coordination of assets and human resource

deployment during crisis. This would allow rapid and coordination

deployment of assets and personnel in the minimum amount of

time during any crisis or emergency and ensure supply chains

remain functional.

The Integrated State Logistics Master Plan shall reflect the

priorities of this Union Territory, which shall be in alignment

with that of the National Logistics Master Plan. The Plan shall

also focus on export infrastructures such as Inland Container

Depots (ICDs), Integrated Cold Chains, Air/Sea Ports cargo

handling facilities, connectivity between various terminals and

Common Facilities Centre, etc.

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5.2. Mapping of Logistics facilities

Mapping various logistics facilities in this Union territory of

Puducherry shall be carried out to identify the operational

bottlenecks in transmit of cargo and for planning infrastructure

development that needs to meet out all futuristic demands. The

capacity and various services provided by the Logistics

Ecosystem shall also be mapped, so as to facilitate improvements

in the Multi-Modal Logistics Ecosystem.

5.3. Sustainabie and Green Initiatives

Green Initiatives to shift cargo movement from the traditional

road transportation to cost effective and environmental friendly

transportation such as Railways, Coastal Shipping and Inland

Waterways shall be encouraged. Further, switching to Greener

fuels, improving utilization and energy efficiency of the vehicle,

minimizing vehicular noise and effluent emissions shall also be

encouraged so as to reduce the carbon footprint, which shall

contribute to the environmental considerations at global and

National Level.

The Electric Vehicle Policy shall be introduced by the

Government of Puducherry, which shall be in alignment with the

FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and

Electric vehicles) in India, as a part of the National Electric

Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), 2020. The Electric Vehicle

Policy shall encourage the end-user to adopt e-mobility by

means of incentivizing the cost of the vehicles and also for

creation of infrastructure facilities for charging stations and

Industrial activities relating to manufactuting of E-vehicles (EV),

EV-Batteries & EV-Charging Stations.

5.4. Logistics Startup Ecosystem

The Aspiring Puducherry Innovation and Startup Policy, 2019

of the Government of Puducherry has created a congenial,

innovative and supportive Startup Ecosystem in this Union

Territory. In order to find innovative solution to overcome the

bottlenecks in the transit of cargo and for efficient cargo

handling solutions, the Government of Puducherry shall

endeavour to promote and support initiatives that shall instill

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and foster innovative ideas in the field of Logistics. Aspiring

Startup shall be benefitted through the Grant/Incentive/

Allowance under the said Startup Policy and similarly, grant

shall be provided to incubators of this Union Territory for

conducting acceleration/awareness program.

5.5. Human Resource and Skill Development in Logistics Sector

A Logistics Centre of Excellence (LCoE) shall be established

in the Union territory of Puducherry. The LCoE shall be

developed in association with Industrial Associations and

Government/Private Organizations. LCoE shall be equipped with

all the resources and Infrastructure for providing the end to end

training for the entire Logistics Ecosystem. LCoE shall also be

engaged in assessing the quality of the Logistics Infrastructure

established by private sector and shall certify based on a rating

system.

LCoE shall collaborate with Logistics Skill Council (LSC),

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government

of India, for imparting necessary Skill Development programmes

in Logistics domain to the youth of this Union territory of

Puducherry. Further, Collaboration with the National Skill

Development Corporation (NSDC) and National Council of

Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) of the Ministry of

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India,

shall be made for providing ancillary skill development for

programmes, that are required for operational and maintenance

of Warehouses and Logistics Parks.

Capacity building programmes by Industrial Associations and

other Government/Private Organizations shall also be

encouraged. The Policy shall endeavour to provide incentives/

reimbursement for conducting Training/Capacity Building

Programmes.

5.6. First and Last mile connectivity

First and Last mile connectivity are the core of the supply

Chain Process and also pose as one of the major challenges for

Logistics Ecosystem. Accordingly, priority shall be provided for

development of infrastructure/logistics facilities to ease the

various hurdles faced in movement of commuters and cargo.

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Startup shall be encouraged to come out with innovative

solutions for the various hurdles in the First and Last Mile

connectivity. LCoE shall provide training to create workforce that

can assist in inspecting the whole packaging at time of pickup.

Assistance shall be provided for purchase of Cutting-Edge

technologies used for Granular Tracking.

5.7. Supply Chain and Logistics Technologies

Advanced technological innovations have impacted the

Logistics Ecosystem tremendously. High speed data connectivity,

digital application, social networks, etc., have enhanced the

customer expectations, which demand a greater focus on

efficiency in logistics operations. The Policy shall support and

incentives to the logistics Companies/Warehouses that shall

adopt the latest logistics technologies such as Artificial and

Augmented Intelligence, Digital Twins, Real-Time Supply Chain

Visibility, Blockchain Technologies, Data Standards and

Advanced Analytics, Cloud logistics, Internet of Things,

Self-driving vehicles, 3D printing, Robotics and automation in

material handling, etc.

The Government shall endeavour to implement technology

interventions such as blockchain smart contracts technologies,

sensors, camera, etc., for Smart Enforcement by means of minimal

inspection and stoppages of truck on road. Logistics Centre of

Excellence (LCoE) shall provide necessary hands on training

pertaining to the abovesaid latest technologies to the

Enforcement officials.

5.8. Multi-Modal Transport Infrastructure

The Policy shall endeavour to develop and support

promotion of seamless and cost effective multi-modal

transportation facilities. A unified freight exchange platform shall

be developed which shall map the flow of freight across the

Logistics Ecosystem and also to be utilized for efficient

planning of logistics infrastructure and improve operational

efficiency. Policy shall encourage service providers to offer

customized packages as per the nature of the commodity and

use cheaper mode of transportation such as rail mode.

Dedicated infrastructures/corridors/berths shall be developed

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to integrate Multi-modal Transport facilities near Railway

networks, Ports, Airports and Logistics Parks. Policy shall also

endeavour to promote coastal shipping and Inland Waterways

Transportation. The Policy shall also endeavour to identify and

develop new dedicated parking spaces along major highways

and key freight routes. The parking spaces shall be developed

in integration with logistics facilities, so as to provide the

required logistics services for the Freight Transportation.

5.9. Labour Welfare in Logistics Sector

Facilities including sufficient drinking water, latrines and

Urinals (separate for male and female), washing facilities

(separate for male and female), dispensary, first aid facilities,

restrooms, canteen and such other facilities as may be required

shall be provided to the workers including residential

accommodation for migrant workers.

6. Logistics Park and Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Park

(LPIMMLP).— The Policy shall endeavour to develop new Integrated

Multi-Modal Logistics Park (IMMLP) and extend logistics park facilities

to existing Industrial Estates. The Logistics Park shall inherit all Logistics

Services such as cargo aggregation/segregation, smart labeling

solutions, standardized packaging facilities, innovative grading and

sorting features, Inter-modal transfer of goods, cold storage facilities,

Customs bonded warehouses, goods/container terminals and Freight

Stations, efficient material handling facilities, etc.

The Policy shall endeavour support from Public Private

Partnership (PPP) investments and private sector investments shall also

be sought for developing commercial and common facilities such as

Petrol Pump, Emergency Medical Centre, Banking/ATM facilities,

restaurants, weigh bridge, dormitories, office space, Container Freight

station, Repair workshop for vehicles, Production Inspection Centre, etc.

The Government of Puducherry shall take action for notification

of Deemed Conversion of Land Use within 180 days of receipt of

application for development of IMMLP and other Logistics

Infrastructure/facilities.

The power tariff for approved IMMLP shall be provided at the

existing industrial rates for all logistics infrastructure/facilities excluding

business and commercial facilities such as dormitories, guest houses,

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hotel/restaurants/canteen, medical centre/hospital, petrol pump, banking

and finance, Office Space/Administration Office, etc. Uninterrupted

24 X 7 power supply shall be made available to the Logistic Parks.

Up to 50% additional Floor Space Index (FSI) for IMMLP shall

be permitted. The proposal for new IMMLP shall be processed as a

priority case by the Puducherry Logistic Cell (PLC) through the

proposed Single Window Clearance System. The IMMLP shall operate

under a complete automated environment, hence, the demand for round

the clock operations needs to be carried out; hence, the IMMLP areas

shall be permitted to work 24x7. In this regard, amendment to necessary

statutory laws shall be carried out.

The Puducherry Logistic Cell (PLC) in coordination with the

Planning Authority, Puducherry, shall develop Standard layout and

design specifications for Logistics Parks and Warehousing in different

sizes/area, so as the same shall be provided to private land owners and

developer, who can commence developmental activities immediately.

7. Warehouse.— The Policy shall endeavour to develop modern

warehouse “which are aesthetic and logistical. The demand for new and

existing goods has seen rapid increase in the last few years. The ease

of purchasing through e-commerce and mobile apps has forced

companies to seek more affordable and innovative warehouses, which

are closer to urban population.

The last mile delivery challenges such as cost of last mile

deliveries, bad address quality, incorrect addresses, lack of proper

signage, Routing Efficiency and Route Optimization issues, Managing

Last Mile Delivery Density, Unpredictability in Transit Availability of

Customer, Meeting Fulfillment Timeline, etc., have created a demand to

create warehouses closer to the people they are delivering to.

The Policy shall encourage and support private investments

through incentives for development of modern warehouses such as

integrated Inland Container Depots/Customs Bounded Areas, Warehouse

for Agro Produces/Grain Godowns, Warehouse other than agriculture

produces, Cold storages, Gas Godowns, etc.

The warehouses shall be equipped with inbound and outbound

logistic services handling backward and forward linkages including

storage processing, assembling, packing, handling, distribution such as

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cold storages, silos, refrigerated warehouses, In-bound material handling

and retail space. The warehouses shall also earmark dedicated area for

idle parking.

The warehouses shall be developed on a minimum area of

2 acres and should have a minimum approach road of 30 ft.

8. Agricultural Infrastructure.— Post-Harvest Management

Infrastructure such as Supply Chain Services including e-marketing

platforms, Pack houses, Assaying units, Sorting and grading units, Cold

Stores and Cold Chain, Primary Processing Centres, Ripening chambers,

Waxing plants and community farming assets such as organic inputs

production (including bio-fertilizer plants), Bio-stimulant production

units, Infrastructure for smart and precision agriculture, Compressed

Bio-gas Plants shall be strengthened, in order to improve agricultural

infrastructure in this Union territory of Puducherry.

Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Societies (PACCSs),

Co-operative Marketing Societies (CMSs), Farmer Producer Organisations

(FPOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmers, Joint Liability Groups (JLGs),

Multi-Purpose Co-operative Societies, Agri-entrepreneurs, Startups, State

Agency or Local Body Sponsored PPP projects shall be encouraged to

create the Post-Harvest Management Infrastructure and community

farming assets through means of the Financing facilities under

‘Agricultural Infrastructure Fund’ of the Ministry of Agriculture and

Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.

Mega Food Park shall also be developed for providing

a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing

together farmers, processors and retailers so as to ensure maximizing

value addition, minimizing wastage, increasing farmers income and

creating employment opportunities particularly in rural sector. The Mega

Food Park shall be based on “Cluster” approach and envisages creation

of State of Art support Infrastructure in a well-defined Agri/Horticultural

zone for setting up of modern food processing units in the park with

well-established supply chain. The Mega Food Park shall typically

consist of supply chain infrastructure including Collection Centres,

Primary Processing Centres, Central Processing Centres, Cold Chain and

Fully Developed Plots for entrepreneurs to set up Food Processing

Units. The utilization of the central financial assistance provided under

the Mega Food Park Scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing,

Government of India shall be encouraged for creation of such parks in

this Union territory of Puducherry.

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The Agriculture Export Policy (AEP) for this Union territory of

Puducherry shall be introduced, so as to collate a comprehensive plan

for development of Agricultural Infrastructure in this Union territory of

Puducherry.

9. Incentives.— 9.1. Eligibility

Ø Unit/Project registered as Proprietor, Partnership Firm,

Co-operative Society, Company, Trust, Non-Governmental

Organization (NGO) can avail incentives under this Policy.

State Government/Central Government Departments shall

not be eligible for any incentives under the Policy.

Ø A Unit/Project that has availed any incentive for the same

assets under any other Scheme of the State Government,

or any Agency of the State Government shall not be

eligible for incentives under the Scheme.

Ø Unit/Project may avail incentives under any Scheme of

Central Government. However, the total incentives from

State and Central Government Scheme should not exceed

the maximum limit of assistance under relevant Scheme.

Ø Unit/Project availing incentives under this Policy shall

continue their operation at least 10 (ten) years from the

date of receipt of the incentives under the Policy. In case

of closed down of the Unit (unless the closure is due to

reasons outside management's control) within the

stipulated time, the amount so far released as incentives

shall be recovered with prevailing rate of interest within

three months.

Ø Logistics Facilities as approved by the State Logistic

Coordination Committee should be completed within 5 years

from the date of approval letter. However, the request for

extension of the period for completion of the project will

be considered for maximum up to 1 year on merit of the

reasons of delay, if any.

Ø Minimum employment to domicile of Puducherry will be

applicable (at least 60% of the total employment provided

must be local persons).

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Ø Eligibility for grants, subsidies and incentives will be

subject to fulfillment of minimum employment conditions

as well as minimum work performance envisaged.

Ø Facilities layout should conform to applicable rules and

regulations as applicable viz., environment consent/

clearance for establishment, Town and Country Planning

as per Government of India and Government of Puducherry

Guidelines.

9.2. Proposed Incentives

Sr.

Proposed Incentive

Quantum of

Maximum

No.

Incentive

amount per

project

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1 Capital Investment subsidy

15% of the Investment

50 Lakhs

for development of new

made on creation of

logistics facilities like Parks/

logistics infrastructure.

Multi-Modal Logistics Parks,

Warehouses, Jettis, Inland

Container Depot, Container

Freight Station, Air Freight

Station, Private Freight

Terminal, Air Cargo Complex,

Cold Chain Facility, Truck

Terminals.

2 Interest subsidy for the loan

25% of annual interest

5 Lakhs per

availed from Scheduled

paid for period of

financial

B a n k s a n d F i n a n c i a l

5 years.

year.

Institutions registered with

RBI for creations of new

Logistics Infrastructures/

Facilities.

3 Subsidy for Quality

50 % reimbursement

2 Lakhs per

Certification.

of the cost of Quality

Certificate.

Certification.

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4 Assistance for Intellectual

50% of the

2 Lakhs on

Property Protection.

expenditure incurred

Domestic

patent and

5 lakhs on

International

patent.

5 Reimbursement for

For 50 hours training

5,000 per

conducting Training/

trainee (max.

Skill development/

20 trainee

Capacity Building

per annum).

Programmes.

For 100 hours training

10,000 per

trainee (max.

15 trainee

per annum).

For 200 hours training

20,000 per

trainee (max.

10 trainee

per annum).

6 Assistance for purchase

Reimbursement of

10 Lakhs

of Cutting-edge logistics

50 % of the cost.

technologies.

9.3. Ineligible expenditure

Investment made on purchase of land and land

development.

Goodwill fees, commissioning fees, royalty, preliminary

and preoperativc expenses, capitalize interest, technical

fees/consultant fees, transportation and erection charges

and working capital.

Any amount decided non-eligible by the State Logistics

Coordination Committee.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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10. State Logistic Cell.— Puducherry Logistic Cell (PLC) shall be

established in coordination with other stakeholders, as an sub-entity in

an existing Single Window Committee (SWC) functioning under District

Industries Centre (DIC) which shall be the Nodal Agency to provide

handhold businesses to get all request approvals and clearance for the

setting up of new logistics businesses for expansion/modification of

existing operations. The Cell shall liaise with the logistics divisions in

matters relating to integrated development of logistics sector in the State

and align State plans and activities with the National plan.

The composition of State Logistics Cell shall be as under.

(i)

The Joint Secretary-cum-Director

. . Chairperson

(Industries and Commerce), Puducherry.

(ii)

The Deputy Director (Technical),

. . Member-

Department of Industries and Commerce,

Secretary.

Puducherry.

(iii)

The Assistant Director,

. . Member

Department of Industries and Commerce,

Puducherry.

(iv)

The Technical Officer,

. . Member

Department of Industries and Commerce,

Puducherry.

11. State Logistic Coordination Committee.— The State Logistic

Coordination Committee is proposed to be constituted for facilitating

the Inter-State Agencies to act in-coordination to meet challenges faced

in doing logistics in this State.

The composition of State Logistics Coordination Committee

shall be as under.

(i)

The Chief Secretary to Government

. . Special

(Industries and Commerce), Puducherry.

Invitee

(ii)

The Secretary to Government

. . Vice-

(Industries and Commerce), Puducherry.

Chairperson

(iii)

The Additional-Secretary-cum-Director

. . Member-

of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.

Secretary.

(iv)

The Secretary to Government (Transport), . . Member

Puducherry.

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(v) The Secretary to Government

. . Member

(Agriculture and Farmers Welfare),

Puducherry.

(vi)

The Secretary to Government

. . Member

(Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare),

Puducherry.

(vii) The Secretary to Government

. . Member

(Local Administration), Puducherry .

(viii)

The Secretary to Government (Revenue), . . Member

Puducherry.

(ix)

The Secretary to Government (Port),

. . Member

Puducherry.

(x) The Secretary to Government

. . Member

(Public Works), Puducherry.

(xi)

The Secretary to Government

. . Member

(Town and Country Planning),

Puducherry.

(xii) The Project Director,

. . Member

Project Implementation Unit -

Puducherry, National Highways

Authority of India, Ministry

of Road Transport and Highways,

Puducherry.

(xiii) The Zonal Additional Director-General

. . Member

of Foreign Trades, Ministry of

Commerce and Industry, Chennai.

(xiv) The Managing Director, PIPDIC

. . Member

(xv) The Commissioner,

. . Member

Puducherry Central Excise

Commissionerate.

(xvi) Senior Superintendent of Police -

. . Member

Traffic, Puducherry.

(xvii) Technical Expert from Pondicherry

. . Member

University, Puducherry.

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(xviii) Technical Expert from Pondicherry

. . Member

Technological University, Puducherry.

(xix) Representatives from Industrial

. . Members

Associations of this Union territory

of Puducherry.

(xx)

Representatives from CII, Puducherry

. . Members

11.1. Functions of State Logistics Coordination Committee

Ø State Logistics Coordination Committee shall be the

nodal authority for all task related to development of

logistics sector in this Union territory of Puducherry.

Ø The Committee shall approve the integrated State

Logistic Plan or any other Guidelines/Schemes for the

promotion of logistic sector in this Union territory of

Puducherry.

Ø The Committee shall go into the merits of each case for

the grant/incentive/subsidy notified through this Policy

and shall decide whether the claiming entities qualifies

for the grant/incentive/subsidy and will recommend the

quantum of incentive/subsidy admissible to the entities.

Ø The Committee shall monitor and review the performance

of State Logistic Cell.

Ø The Committee shall monitor and review the performance

of line Departments pertaining to the implementation of

logistics sector projects, availing and utilization of

grants from Central/State Government under various

Schemes for logistic development and resolve difficulties,

if any.

Ø The Committee shall take necessary measures for

enhancing case of doing business in this Union

territory of Puducherry pertaining to logistic sector.

Ø The Committee shall take necessary action for

development of logistics related infrastructure projects

in road, rail, water, air, warehouses, cold storage, etc.

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11.2. City Logistics Coordination Committee

City Logistics Coordination Committee shall be constituted

at Municipality level (i.e., Pondicherry Municipality, Oulgaret

Municipality, Karaikal Municipality, Mahe Municipality and

Yanam Municipality) of all four regions of this Union territory

of Puducherry. The objective of the Committee shall be to

improve urban freight efficiency and ease cargo movement.

The Committee shall take adequate measures to reduce traffic

congestions, accidents, air pollution and carbon emission,

conflict with non-motorized transit, etc. The Committee shall

frame necessary Guidelines for B2B and B2C freight transit

within their respective Municipality. The Committee shall

analyse the travel pattern of movement of goods and shall

control the freight movement that doesn’t directly benefit the

urban residents.

The composition of City Logistics Coordination Committee

shall be as under.

(i)

The District Collector/Regional

. . Chairperson

Administrator.

(ii)

The Municipality Commissioner

. . Member

(iii)

The Deputy Director (Technical)/

. . Member-

Assistant Director/Technical

Secretary.

Officer of concerned region.

(iv)

Chief Engineer, Public Works Department,

. . Member

Puducherry.

(v)

Regional Transport Officer of the

. . Member

concerned region.

(vi)

Superintendent of Traffic Police of the

. . Member

concerned region.

(vii)

Representative of Pondicherry Pollution . . Member

Control Committee of the concerned

region.

(viii)

Representative of the Puducherry

. . Member

Logistic Cell (PLC).

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(ix)

Representative of Industrial Associations

. . Member

of concerned region.

(x) Executive Engineer of concerned

. . Member-

Municipality.

Secretary.

(xi)

Representatives from CII, Puducherry

. . Member

(xii) Representatives from Truck Owners

. . Member

Associations, Puducherry.

(xiii) Representatives from Traders Associations, . . Member

Puducherry.

12. Single Window Clearance.— Puducherry Logistic Cell (PLC)

shall endeavour to operate a Single Window Clearance System, wherein,

applications related to establishment of Logistics facilities and for

availing benefits under the Policy shall be processed. A fast track

mechanism to ensure that applications are processed within the

prescribed time-limits shall be incorporated.

In respect of registration under Puducherry Shops and

Establishments Act, 1964, Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961, Building

and Other Construction Workers (RECS) Act, 1996, Contract Labour

(Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and Inter-State Migrant Worker

(RECS) Act, 1979, the same shall be done through Service Plus Portal of

the Government of India through the URL: https://labour.py.gov.in.

13. Grievance redressal and dispute resolution mechanism.—

A grievance redressal dispute mechanism for providing time bound and

effective resolution to issues and challenges shall also be established

under this Policy.

14. Awareness Programmes and Workshops.— The Puducherry

Logistic Cell (PLC) shall organize awareness programme to sensitize the

initiatives taken by this Union Territory on par with the initiatives taken

by the Government of India for development of Logistics Ecosystem.

PLC shall ensure to communicate all notification, amendments and

reforms taken by the Government vide State Portal. The PLC shall

coordinate with BISAG-N, Ahmedabad in organizing necessary

workshops for officials of line Departments.

15. Validity of Policy.— This Policy shall be valid from the date

of notification of the Policy by the Government of Puducherry and shall

remain valid for a period of 5 (five) years or till the declaration of a new

or revised Policy, whichever is earlier.

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16. Overall Terms and Conditions.— For clarification/resolution

of interpretation of any term and/or dispute relating to the function of

any provisions under this Policy shall have to be referred to the

Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry and the decision

of the Department in consultation with the State Logistics Coordination

Committee in this regard shall be the final and binding on all.

No right on claim of any incentive/privileges under this Policy

shall be deemed to have been conferred merely on the ground of the

provision in the Policy. Implementation of various provisions covering

the incentives, concessions, etc., shall be subject to the issue of

detailed Guidelines/Statutory notifications, wherever necessary in

respect of each item by the Department concerned.

The Department shall reserve right to amend any provision of

the Policy with the approval of the Government, keeping in view of the

Guidelines issued by the Central Government from time to time.

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