National Logistics Policy 2022
Source : PM India
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What is discussed under National Logistics Policy 2022?
- About National Logistics Policy 2022
- Various measures taken by the government in Logistics
Why in News ?
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP).
Key Facts
- The launch of the National Logistics Policy a significant step in fulfilling the Pran of India being a developed country.
Photo by Pixabay - 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.
National Logistics Policy 2022
- 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.
Various measures taken by the government in Logistics
- 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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