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India’s National Logistics Policy: Key Targets and Implementation Plan

2022-09-28
India’s National Logistics Policy is expected to give a massive boost to the country’s US$200 billion logistics sector. Through increased digitization, streamlining how different ministries operate, and cross-sector initiatives, the policy aims to reduce the cost of logistics and enhance efficiency. Industry stakeholders have welcomed the National Logistics Policy, which can place India among the top 25 logistics ecosystems in the world. The policy will be implemented in conjunction with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan to ensure efficiencies in India’s massive infrastructure and connectivity development programs.
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