The Government of Goa, on June 08, 2023, notified Goa Logistics and Warehousing Policy, 2023.
The core objectives of the policy are:
(a) Development of the logistics sector as a common goal among the different departments.
(b) To develop an ecosystem for Logistics players by creating opportunities in warehousing and container logistics.
(c) To provide an institutional and regulatory framework to provide time-bound clearances to logistics-led investments in the State.
(d) To strengthen the existing logistics blocks of the State by granting industry status to the logistics and warehousing sector.
(e) Promote accessibility to agricultural production by increasing the mobility from fields to markets.
(f) To promote the growth of waterborne cargo movement by modernizing existing jetties and developing key inland river routes.
(g) To promote environment-friendly commercial carriers by implementing green logistics and decarbonization in transportation.
(h) To enhance skill development in the logistics and warehousing sector, increase employment and generate revenue for the State.
This policy intends to lay down a robust institutional framework that will upgrade the existing system which will lead to faster, better communication with fewer errors and will benefit the sector significantly. This policy has drawn guidelines from the 8-pillar (Integration of the Digital System, Standardization, Human Resource Development, State Engagement, Service Improvement, Sectoral Plans & Development of Logistics Parks) approach of the National Logistics Policy leveraging the Gati Shakti framework and has aligned the strategic objectives to the State’s strengths. From optimizing the operational clearances to setting up Grade A warehouses and generating employment through skill development, this policy aims to contribute to the nation’s economy and augment corporate competitiveness by establishing an integrated, seamless, effective, dependable, green, sustainable, and cost-efficient logistics network that makes use of best-in-class tools, procedures, and qualified personnel.
[Notification No. 3/10/2023-IND/119]
