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TaxTMI 
Launch of Facilitating Logistics, Overseas Warehousing & Fulfilment (FLOW) Under Export Promotion Mission (EPM) – NIRYAT DISHA
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....d distribution in foreign markets, including creation of, or access to, overseas facilities or arrangements for storage, distribution, display, or fulfilment of goods, in accordance with the conditions prescribed. 4. The detailed Policy framework is enclosed as Annexure-I. The Operational and Procedural Guidelines is enclosed at Annexure-II. The Governance Structure is enclosed at Annexure-III. 5. The intervention shall be operationalised on a pilot basis for feedback, institutional learning, and data-driven refinements. The procedure for application is enclosed at Annexure-IV. 6. Applications under FLOW may be submitted via online form: https://forms.gle/4ztM5khT1WZxJudE9 until further notice. 7. The guidelines are further submitted for stakeholder feedback in accordance with Paragraph 1.07A of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. Stakeholders may submit comments and suggestions on the Guidelines within 30 days from the date of issuance of this Trade Notice, through email at [email protected] This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority. Bharani VLSVSS Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade (Issued from F. No. 01/02/63/AM-26/EPM) ANN....
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....t" means a proposal approved under these guidelines 2. Eligibility, Scope & Coverage a. Only entities incorporated in India under applicable Indian law shall be eligible for assistance. b. The following entities may be considered for assistance under FLOW: i. Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Commodity Boards recognised under Appendix 2T of the FTP ii. Logistics, Warehousing or Fulfilment Service Providers having demonstrable international operations iii. Industry associations or recognised exporter clusters iv. Central and State Government organisations v. Entity recommended by the Central Government and State Government vi. Entity recommended by the State Export Promotion Committee (SEPC) or District Export Promotion Committee (DEPC) c. Activities eligible for support shall include, inter alia: i. Overseas Warehousing Facility ii. Overseas Fulfilment Arrangements iii. Display or Market Access Facilities, and iv. E-Commerce Export Hubs (ECEHs) - support for export-linked warehousing, fulfilment and facilitation activities undertaken through notified E-Commerce Expor....
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....ves, conditions, or deliverables. g. Non-submission of prescribed reports, utilisation certificates within stipulated timelines may render the eligible entity ineligible for further assistance and may lead to recovery or other appropriate action. 7. Eligibility, Integrity and Disclosure a. Eligible entity shall maintain proper books of account and audited financial statements in accordance with applicable law and shall make such records available for inspection or audit, as required. b. The Eligible entity shall furnish an undertaking that assistance sought under this Intervention is not being availed for the same project or expenditure under any other scheme of the Government of India. 8. Project Implementation, Due Diligence and Sustainability a. Eligible entities shall ensure that facilities, infrastructure and services supported under this Intervention are implemented and operated in a manner, consistent with the objectives of the initiative and the representations made in the approved proposal. b. Where projects involve engagement with overseas buyers, distributors, service providers, or counterpart entities, the eligible entity shall undertake reasonable ....
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....resentative of IFD, Department of Commerce Member 5 Representatives from Territorial and Commodity Divisions, Department of Commerce (not below the rank of Deputy Secretary) Member(s) 6 Representative from Logistics Division, DPIIT (not below the rank of Deputy Secretary) Member 7 Representative from the Ministry of MSME (not below the rank of Deputy Secretary) Member 8 Representative from the Economic Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs (not below the rank of Deputy Secretary) Member 9 Representative from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (not below the rank of Deputy Secretary) Member 10 Representative from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (not below the rank of Deputy Secretary) Member 11 Representative from Container Corporation of India Member d. The Sub-Committee may co-opt members or invite any other participants as and when required. e. Domain experts or industry representatives with demonstrated experience in overseas logistics, warehousing, or cross-border e-commerce may be associated for technical appraisal. 2. Operationalisation and Implementation of FL....
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....verseas Warehousing Facility • Overseas Fulfilment Arrangements • Display or Market Access Facilities • E-Commerce Export Hubs 5 Location of Project 6 Name & Complete Address of Implementing Entity 7 Name & Complete Address of Project Partners (if any) 8 Total Cost of the Project • Detailed Cost Break-up • Leasing Charges - per sq. ft • Operational Cost • Others 9 Financing Pattern • Funding Raised - Own Sources & Other Sources • Funding Requested under the Intervention 10 Status of clearances required for the project 12 Details of Project Phasing and Date of Completion 13 Scope of Work 14 Strategy for Operation & Maintenance 15 Rationale of the Project 16 Anticipated Outcome 17 Proposed Project Milestones and Timelines 18 Financial Structuring of the Project ....
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.... certify that I am duly authorised to verify and sign this declaration in accordance with paragraph 11.06 of the Foreign Trade Policy. Proposal Documentation Checklist • Detailed project plan (location, size, cost, operational model) • Partnership MoU, if applicable • List of entities IEC-wise (if available) • Warehousing strategy (target countries and product groups, with rationale) • Need for warehousing support and anticipated uptick of the product group under consideration • Partnership details with EPCs and logistics service providers • Cost estimation and cost break up (leasing cost, operational cost, other) • Proof of prior experience of conducting similar projects • List of existing facilities in the target region (leased/owned/partnered) • Leasing agreement with the concerned party and details of the partner • Details of additional sources of funding including other Government sources • Status of local licences and other compliances required (host country regulatory approvals/permits) • Quarterly monitor....