Panel To Chart Logistics Growth Plan For Bhiwandi
Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant has announced the formation of a high level committee to map out the systematic expansion of Bhiwandi’s logistics sector. Responding to a Half Hour Discussion raised by MLA Rais Shaikh in the Legislative Assembly, Samant said the city’s location and existing facilities give it the potential to rank among Asia’s premier logistics hubs.Large scale infrastructure development, he added, would not only reinforce Bhiwandi’s role as a distribution powerhouse but also create substantial job opportunities. The committee’s recommendations will un..
Cabinet OKs Rs 994 Billion Incentive To Create 35 Million Jobs
The Union Cabinet has cleared an Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme with an outlay of about Rs 994 billion to generate more than 35 million jobs over the next two years, with a strong focus on manufacturing.Under the plan, first time employees will receive one month’s salary of up to Rs 15,000, paid by the Centre in two equal instalments: after six months of service and after twelve months, once the worker completes a financial literacy programme. Staff earning up to Rs 0.1 million a month qualify. Payments will be made via Direct Benefit Transfer.Employers registered with ..
CONCOR Begins Rail Tank Service For Bulk Cement
Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) has entered loose form cement logistics by launching real time movement of specialised rail tank containers. The inaugural consignment travelled from My Home Cement Siding at Mellacheruvu, Andhra Pradesh, to CONCOR’s Inland Container Depot in Whitefield, Bengaluru.The purpose built tanks allow cement to be carried in bulk rather than in conventional bags, reducing handling time, product loss, and packaging waste. CONCOR says the service will offer the cement industry a faster, safer, and more sustainable option while furthering the company’s ..
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