While the PM GatiShakti NMP addresses integrated development of the fixed infrastructure and network planning, the NLP addresses the soft infrastructure and logistics sector development aspect, inter alia, including process reforms, improvement in logistics services, digitization, human resource development and skilling, reports ET Infra.
The vision of NLP is to drive economic growth and business competitiveness of the country through an integrated, seamless, efficient, reliable, green, sustainable and cost-effective logistics network by leveraging best-in-class technology, processes and skilled manpower. This will reduce logistics costs and improve performance.
The targets of the NLP are to reduce the cost of logistics in India, improve the Logistics Performance Index ranking – the endeavour is to be among the top 25 countries by 2030 and create a data-driven decision support mechanism for an efficient logistics ecosystem, it said.
“To achieve these targets, a Comprehensive Logistics Action Plan (CLAP) as part of the NLP was launched covering eight action areas including Integrated Digital Logistics Systems, Standardization of Physical Assets and Benchmarking of Service Quality Standards, Logistics Human Resource Development and Capacity Building, State engagement, EXIM Logistics, Services Improvement Framework, Sectoral Plans for Efficient Logistics (SPEL) and Facilitation of Development of Logistics Parks,” it added.
Since the launch of the NLP, significant progress has been made with respect to the implementation of the Policy. By means of regional conferences, one-on-one interactions, and inter-ministerial meetings, DPIIT has facilitated the implementation of NLP.
