Multi-modal logistics parks in India: PIB
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Multi-modal logistics parks in India: PIB

The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways is developing 35 Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) under Bharatmala Phase 1

  • By ICN Bureau | July 24, 2023

There are 13 projects of logistics parks included in the Sagarmala Programme.  These projects are undertaken by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Railways, Major Ports, and State Governments.

Further, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways is developing 35 Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) under Bharatmala Phase 1. Of these, 6 MMLPs are undertaken by MoRTH in port cities namely Cochin (Kerala), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Kolkata (West Bengal), and Kandla (Gujarat).

Sustainable inclusive growth is an integral part of Sagarmala Programme, with emphasis on economic development, nurturing communities as well as preserving the ecological balance. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in convergence with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, part-funding 26 fishing harbour projects worth Rs. 3,700 Cr. Five fishing harbours adjacent to Major ports namely Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Paradip, and Mallet Bunder have been sanctioned for modernization and up-gradation. Additionally, Ministry has identified 50 locations across the country for development of floating jetties which are a cost effective and environmentally sustainable alternate solution to fixed jetties.

Further, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in convergence with Ministry of Rural Development has undertaken skill development program in coastal states and union territories, training more than 5000 candidates. The Ministry has setup Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding at Vishakhapatnam and Mumbai which has trained more than 6000 candidates.

Details of 13 projects: 

  • New ICD Development in South Uttarakhand -MMLP Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
  • New ICD Development in Raipur -MMLP Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
  • New ICD Development in Jharsuguda, Odisha
  • Phase II of Multi Model Logistics Hub - Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh
  • New ICD Development in Hyderabad -MMLP Nagulapally, Telangana
  • Dry Port at Niphad in Nashik District, Maharashtra
  • Dry Port at Ranjani Village in Sangli district, Maharashtra
  • New ICD development in Rajasthan -MMLP Swarupganj, Rajasthan
  • Multi Modal Logistics Park at Paradip Port, Odisha
  • New ICD Development in North Bengal –Darjeeling, West Bengal
  • Dry Port at Wardha, Maharashtra
  • Dry Port at Jalna, Maharashtra

This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

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