National Logistics Policy 2022

National Logistics Policy 2022
Source : PM India
GS III : Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc

What is discussed under National Logistics Policy 2022?

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP).

The launch of the National Logistics Policy a significant step in fulfilling the Pran of India being a developed country.
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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 is today’s National Logistics Policy
The resulting improvement in coordination will lead to the desired speed in the sector.
National Logistics Policy sets the roadmap for developing a more interconnected and tech-driven framework for building cost and operational efficiency in the sector.

Background

The need for a national logistics policy was felt since the logistics cost in India is high as compared to other developed economies.
It is imperative to reduce the logistics cost in India for improving the competitiveness of Indian goods both in domestic as well as export markets.
Reduced logistics cost improves efficiency cutting across various sectors of the economy, encouraging value addition and enterprise.
The policy is an endeavour to improve the competitiveness of Indian goods, enhance economic growth and increase employment opportunities.

Reduce the cost of logistics from 14-18 percent of GDP to global best practices of 8 percent by 2030.
Develop skills among youth and create employment opportunities.
Promote the seamless movement of goods and enhance the competitiveness of the industry across the nation

Four Major Steps Under National Logistics Policy

Integration of Digital System (IDS): Different systems of seven different departments (such as road transport, railway, customs, aviation, foreign trade and commerce ministries) will be integrated digitally.
Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP): It will also lead to improving shorter and smooth cargo movement. It will also enable information exchange on a real-time basis in a confidential manner.
Ease of Logistics (ELOG): It will simplify the rules and ease the logistics business.
System Improvement Group (SIG): monitoring all logistics-related projects regularly and tackling all obstacles.

Gati Shakti Scheme : All the existing and proposed economic zones have been mapped along with the multimodal connectivity infrastructure in a single platform.
Sagarmala Project : Unlocking the potential of the country’s 7,5000 Km coastline and 14,500 Km of navigable waterways
Bharatmala Program
National Logistics Efficiency and Advancement Predictability and Safety Act (NLEAPS)

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