UP Capital Subsidy for Cargo Terminals — 20% Up to ₹15 Cr — Frequently Asked Questions

The subsidy covers 20% of the eligible capital investment you make in developing a cargo terminal. There is a ceiling of ₹15 crore per project, so that is the most any single applicant can receive.

There is no fixed deadline — the programme runs on a rolling, always-open basis. You can submit an application whenever your project is ready. Disbursement of an approved subsidy is handled separately and is generally tied to project milestones or completion.

Developers of cargo terminals are the eligible applicants. In practice that means the entity establishing or upgrading the terminal and making the capital investment in it. The project must also fall within the policy's definition of a cargo terminal, and the spend must qualify as eligible capital investment.

No. This is an incentive created under the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022, a state policy, so it applies only to projects located within Uttar Pradesh.

Neither. This is a capital subsidy paid in cash — it is non-dilutive, meaning no equity or ownership stake is taken, and the amount does not have to be repaid.

Applicants are generally expected to provide a completed application form, a detailed project report or proposal covering the scope, scale and financial projections of the terminal, and documentary proof of the capital investment made or committed — such as invoices, bank statements and asset purchase records. Statutory clearances and approvals for the project also need to be included.

Applications are handled through the state's Nivesh Mitra portal at https://niveshmitra.up.gov.in/, within the framework of the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022. The official policy document sets out the detailed guidelines and the formats to be used, so it is worth reading before you file.

It is calculated at 20% of the capital investment that the implementing authority accepts as eligible under the policy. Because only qualifying expenditure counts, the final amount depends on how much of your project spend is approved rather than on the total project cost.

Once your application has been evaluated and approved, the subsidy is sanctioned and then disbursed according to the policy's specific terms. Disbursement is often linked to project milestones or to completion of the terminal rather than paid upfront.

The details available do not mention DPIIT or MSME registration as a condition. The eligibility stated is that the applicant be a developer of a cargo terminal with a qualifying project in Uttar Pradesh. You should verify the current position in the official policy guidelines before applying.

UP Capital Subsidy for Cargo Terminals — 20% Up to ₹15 Cr is offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.