+
DPIIT Finalizes Logistics Plans
WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS

DPIIT Finalizes Logistics Plans

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has finalized model City Logistics Plans (CLPs) for Delhi and Bengaluru to improve urban freight efficiency and reduce logistics costs. These plans aim to address urban congestion, pollution, and freight inefficiencies, contributing to better quality of life and aligning with India's Net Zero carbon target by 2070.

Key Highlights: Government Collaboration: Supported by the Delhi and Karnataka governments, the plans serve as adaptable frameworks for cities nationwide. Indo-German Partnership: Developed under the Indo-German Green Freight Project, the plans adopt global best practices with the help of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Guidelines for Other Cities: Insights from Delhi and Bengaluru have informed guidelines enabling other cities to design efficient logistics ecosystems. Objectives: Reduce Congestion and Pollution: Mitigate urban traffic challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. Enhance Freight Efficiency: Streamline first- and last-mile freight logistics for cost savings. Ease of Doing Business: Align urban freight systems with India's economic and sustainability goals. Statement from DPIIT: Rajeev Singh Thakur, Additional Secretary at DPIIT, emphasized the collaborative nature of the initiative: "It is a model plan that can be tailored by any city. It provides a theoretical focus on logistics, guiding urban freight improvement efforts."

A Broader Vision: The CLPs reflect the National Logistics Policy (2022), advancing India's freight management strategy. These plans underscore India's commitment to integrating sustainable logistics within urban mobility frameworks, paving the way for cleaner, more efficient cities.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has finalized model City Logistics Plans (CLPs) for Delhi and Bengaluru to improve urban freight efficiency and reduce logistics costs. These plans aim to address urban congestion, pollution, and freight inefficiencies, contributing to better quality of life and aligning with India's Net Zero carbon target by 2070. Key Highlights: Government Collaboration: Supported by the Delhi and Karnataka governments, the plans serve as adaptable frameworks for cities nationwide. Indo-German Partnership: Developed under the Indo-German Green Freight Project, the plans adopt global best practices with the help of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Guidelines for Other Cities: Insights from Delhi and Bengaluru have informed guidelines enabling other cities to design efficient logistics ecosystems. Objectives: Reduce Congestion and Pollution: Mitigate urban traffic challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. Enhance Freight Efficiency: Streamline first- and last-mile freight logistics for cost savings. Ease of Doing Business: Align urban freight systems with India's economic and sustainability goals. Statement from DPIIT: Rajeev Singh Thakur, Additional Secretary at DPIIT, emphasized the collaborative nature of the initiative: It is a model plan that can be tailored by any city. It provides a theoretical focus on logistics, guiding urban freight improvement efforts. A Broader Vision: The CLPs reflect the National Logistics Policy (2022), advancing India's freight management strategy. These plans underscore India's commitment to integrating sustainable logistics within urban mobility frameworks, paving the way for cleaner, more efficient cities.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Hexalog Appoints Vishal Shukla as Chief Transformation Officer

Hexalog, a cross-border supply chain and logistics company, has appointed Vishal Shukla as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) to lead its operational transformation, technology adoption and expansion into new international markets.In his new role, Shukla will oversee the company's transformation strategy across operations, technology, product development and business expansion. His responsibilities include standardising processes, developing scalable operating models, strengthening existing trade corridors and introducing new fulfilment solutions for cross-border businesses.Shukla brings nearl..

Next Story
Real Estate

Dhuleva Group Awards 80-Storey Tower Contract to Eversendai

Dhuleva Group has awarded the core and shell structural construction contract for Dhuleva One50, an upcoming 80-storey ultra-luxury residential tower in South Mumbai, to Malaysia-based engineering and construction company Eversendai.Located near the Babulnath district, the development is planned as a high-rise residential landmark offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and Mumbai's skyline. The project will combine contemporary architecture with advanced engineering and premium residential facilities.Eversendai will undertake the structural construction works, drawing on its experience in..

Next Story
Building Material

Nuvoco Marks 10 Years, Targets 35 MMTPA Capacity by FY28

Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited is celebrating a decade of operations under the theme ‘Dus Saal Bemisaal’, highlighting its expansion in India's building materials sector. The company has grown from a single cement manufacturing facility into a diversified organisation operating across cement, ready-mix concrete (RMC) and modern building materials.The company's journey began in 2014 when its parent, Nirma Group, commissioned a 2 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) greenfield cement plant at Nimbol, Rajasthan. A major milestone followed in October 2016 with the acquisition of Lafarge ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code