UP Dev Charges Exemption Scheme: 75% Relief for Dry Ports — Frequently Asked Questions

It provides a 75% exemption on development charges for eligible dry port projects. There is no single fixed rupee figure because the exemption is a percentage of the development charges calculated for each specific project, so the value varies by project. The policy does not state an explicit maximum cap in absolute INR terms — the 75% rate simply applies to the calculated charges.

The benefit is limited to Dry Port Projects, which the policy defines as Inland Container Depots (ICD), Container Freight Stations (CFS) and Air Freight Stations (AFS). These projects must also meet the criteria laid out in the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022.

No. This scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis, so there is no last date or application window to beat. Developers can submit their application once the project reaches the relevant stage of development.

Neither. This is a subsidy delivered as an exemption from development charges, so it costs the developer no equity and does not need to be repaid. It reduces the amount payable rather than advancing money that later has to be returned.

Dry port projects are generally undertaken by established, incorporated business entities — private limited companies, limited liability partnerships and similar incorporated forms with the ability to develop and manage large-scale logistics infrastructure. The policy is intended to support entities contributing to logistics development in the state.

DPIIT and MSME registration are not listed among the conditions for this specific incentive. Eligibility is defined primarily by the project category — an ICD, CFS or AFS that satisfies the policy's criteria. Applicants should confirm the position by reading the full policy document before submitting.

An application package usually includes a project proposal, land ownership documents, detailed cost estimates, the relevant permits, and any specific forms or declarations the policy mandates. Documents must be properly attested and submitted in the prescribed format.

Start by reviewing the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022 document, which is available on the invest.up.gov.in portal, to understand the eligibility criteria, documentation and application steps for claiming a development charge exemption. The application itself is then submitted to the designated state authority through the Nivesh Mitra portal at https://niveshmitra.up.gov.in/.

The relevant state authority reviews the submission. Officials verify that the project qualifies as a dry port project (ICD, CFS or AFS) against the criteria in the policy, examine the documentation for compliance, and assess the accuracy of the submitted financial projections and cost estimates. On approval, the exemption is granted and reflected in the final charge calculation or through a formal order.

The incentive is part of Uttar Pradesh's effort to become a leading logistics hub. By absorbing 75% of the development charges on dry port projects, the state reduces the upfront capital burden on developers, which is expected to speed up project delivery, attract domestic and international investment, create employment and build a more efficient logistics ecosystem that supports industrial growth.

UP Dev Charges Exemption Scheme: 75% Relief for Dry Ports is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

UP Dev Charges Exemption Scheme: 75% Relief for Dry Ports 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.