The Indian commerce ministry has reportedly sought views of different departments on its proposed National Logistics Policy that aims at enhancing productivity and competitiveness of manufacturers by reducing logistics costs. The development comes at a time when high logistics cost is affecting competitiveness of domestic goods in the global market.
In the last budget, the government had announced that it would come up with a National Logistics Policy.
The proposed policy talks about developing national and state master plans for multi-modal connectivity; formulation of an umbrella national logistics law; comprehensive standards for the sector; and developing information technology applications to provide solutions that include track and trace for trucks.
It also proposes development of short-term training courses for creation of a talented workforce, and promotion of green logistics enterprises and infrastructure.
To improve logistics for international trade, it proposes augmentation of physical facilities and land custom stations, improvement in inter-agency coordination to streamline inspection and testing, they said.
The ministry would seek cabinet approval for the policy, a news agency reported.
