Punjab finalising logistics policy; eyes infra upgrade, cost reduction
2 years ago

Punjab finalising logistics policy; eyes infra upgrade, cost reduction

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government is all set to approve its first logistics policy soon, offering fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for investments in multi-modal logistics parks, transport centres, wayside amenities, specialised warehouses in border districts and specialised commercial vehicles fleets. The Integrated Logistics and Logistics Park Policy is being given final touches by the industries and commerce department for approval from the state cabinet. The Integrated Logistics and Logistics Park Policy, which is being given final touches by the industries and commerce department for approval from the state cabinet, envisages to increase the competitiveness of goods produced in the state by cutting the logistics costs from 13% to 8% through improvement in the efficiency of the sector. The final draft of the policy pitches logistics as a thrust area, identifying it as an eligible service enterprise for fiscal incentives, including reimbursement of state goods and services tax, employment general subsidy and exemption from change of land use charges and external development charges.

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Kerala's draft logistics policy calls for private-sector parks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala's draft logistics policy calls for private-sector parks

New Indian Express  

KOCHI : The state government’s draft logistics policy was released on Monday, opening up the sector to private-sector investment. The draft policy, released by Industries Minister P Rajeeve, recommends declaring logistics parks as industrial zones and establishing a single-window system for approval of parks. “Products worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore arrive in Kerala from other states, and this opportunity should …

Draft logistics plan for goods movement in Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Draft logistics plan for goods movement in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s industry department has come up with a plan to ease the movement of goods in the capital in a hassle-free and eco-friendly manner, officials aware of the development said on Saturday. The interstate and intrastate transportation of goods in New Delhi faces major challenges due to no-entry restrictions, traffic congestion and lack of adequate parking facilities, traders’ associations have …

Budget 2023 Expectations: Focus On Air Cargo, Adequate Funding Under National Logistics Policy
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 Expectations: Focus On Air Cargo, Adequate Funding Under National Logistics Policy

News 18  

Union Budget 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy last year in order to ensure quick last mile delivery, end transport-related challenges, save time and money of the manufacturers, and prevent wastage of the agro-products. Kami Viswanathan, senior vice president, FedEx Express, Middle East Indian Subcontinent and Africa Operations, shared that while the NLP will be pivotal …

National Logistics Policy: What makes it so relevant and how PM Gati Shakti gives the right thrust
2 years, 2 months ago

National Logistics Policy: What makes it so relevant and how PM Gati Shakti gives the right thrust

Firstpost  

The National Logistics Policy is a combination of policy plus performance, which is equal to progress and is the result of eight long years of hard work “To ensure quick last mile delivery, end transport-related challenges, save time and money of the manufacturers, prevent wastage of the agro-products, concerted efforts were made and one of the manifestations of those efforts …

Decoding National Logistics Policy. How Will It Contribute To Govt’s Ease Of Doing Business
2 years, 3 months ago

Decoding National Logistics Policy. How Will It Contribute To Govt’s Ease Of Doing Business

ABP News  

In a bid to promote seamless movement of goods across India and improve the competitiveness of products in domestic as well as global markets, the central government rolled out the National Logistics Policy in September. Key Takeaways There will be digital integration of different systems of some departments such as road transport, railways, aviation, commerce ministries, and foreign trade This …

PM Modi launches National Logistics Policy, calls it important step towards making of developed India
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi launches National Logistics Policy, calls it important step towards making of developed India

Firstpost  

The Prime Minister called the policy a solution for many problems and said that it would lead to improvements of “all our systems” New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the National Logistics Policy in the national capital which, he said, was an important step towards the “making of a developed India”, while adding that the policy has …

National Logistics Policy: Decoding PM Modi’s Return Gift to India on 72nd B’day That Will Aid 22 Million People
2 years, 3 months ago

National Logistics Policy: Decoding PM Modi’s Return Gift to India on 72nd B’day That Will Aid 22 Million People

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday, gifted to the country the National Logistics Policy, which is aimed at promoting seamless movement of goods and enhancing the competitiveness of the industry. “The need for a national logistics policy was felt since the logistics cost in India is high as compared to other developed economies. On September …

PM Modi To Introduce National Logistics Policy Cut Cost Of Logistics Ease Of Business
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi To Introduce National Logistics Policy Cut Cost Of Logistics Ease Of Business

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the National Logistics Policy on Saturday at 5:30 pm at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the need for a national policy was felt since the logistics cost in India is high compared to other developed economies. “National Logistics Policy, a comprehensive effort to …

Unlocking Jobs is Punjab’s Big Challenge, AAP Govt Must Get Ease of Logistics on Track
2 years, 8 months ago

Unlocking Jobs is Punjab’s Big Challenge, AAP Govt Must Get Ease of Logistics on Track

News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party government has been formed in Punjab with a big mandate to perform and fulfil the expectations. First, for road transportation, the new government must reconsider the previous government’s decision of reinstating truck unions in Punjab; the cartelisation will deprive the industry of a level-playing field. Second, to overcome the locational disadvantage of Punjab being a landlocked …

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