Unified Logistics Interface Platform- ULIP will bring all the digital services related with the transportation sector on a single portal . India, which is determined to become developed, now has to compete more with developed countries, so everything should be competitive. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
National logistics policy background.
The need for a national logistics policy has been recognized as logistics costs in India are high compared to other developed countries. It is imperative to reduce logistics costs in India to improve the competitiveness of Indian products both domestically and internationally. export markets. The reduced logistics costs improve efficiency in various economic sectors and promote value creation and business.
Since 2014, the government has placed great emphasis on improving both the ease of doing business and the quality of life. The National Logistics Policy, a comprehensive attempt to address problems of high cost and inefficiency by establishing an overall interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach. and a multi-jurisdictional framework for the development of the entire logistics ecosystem is another step in this direction. The policy is an attempt to improve the competitiveness of Indian products, increase economic growth and increase employment opportunities.
It was the Prime Minister’s vision to develop a modern, world-class infrastructure through the integration of all stakeholders in holistic planning and implementation, so that efficiencies and synergies are achieved in the implementation of the project. The PM GatiShakti – National Master Plan for Multimodal Connectivity – launched by the Prime Minister last year was a landmark step in this direction. PM GatiShakti will gain greater momentum and complementarity with the introduction of National Logistics Policy.
Transport challenges.
The Prime Minister referred to that during India, which has end up the fifth biggest financial system withinside the world, matters are converting rapidly. Referring to this morning’s launch of Cheetah, the Prime Minister stated all of us need that luggage need to flow quick like a cheetah.
“To ensure quick last mile delivery, end transport-related challenges, save time and money of the manufacturers, prevent wastage of the agro-products, concerted efforts were made and one of the manifestations of those efforts is today’s National Logistics Policy”, the Prime Minister said.
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The Prime Minister reiterated that plans like Sagarmala, Bharatmala accelerated the work of special cargo corridors to improve logistical connectivity for systematic infrastructure development. Shri Modi pointed out that the overall capacity of Indian ports has increased significantly and the average response time of container ships has been reduced from 44 hours to 26 hours. About 40 air cargo terminals were built to promote exports cold stores were provided for 30 airports 35 multimodal hubs are being built in the country. “Through waterways, we can do eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation, for this many new waterways are also being built in the country”.
In such a situation, the Prime Minister said, the National Logistics Policy will bring new energy to all sectors. He said that policy is a beginning and policy plus performance is equal to progress. When parameters, roadmap and timeline for performance come together then policy plus performance equal to progress emerges, he elaborated. “Today’s India prepares the ground before bringing any policy, only then a policy can be implemented successfully. National Logistics Policy has not come out of the blue and there are 8 years of hard work behind it. There are policy changes, major decisions, and, if I talk about myself, it has my 22 years of governance experience behind it”, he said.
Adopting technology.
The prime minister stressed the need to introduce technology to strengthen the logistics sector and said the government has worked on initiatives such as paperless EXIM trade process through e-sanchit, faceless assessment for customs, e-tour guide regulations, FASTag, etc. worked . which have significantly increased the efficiency of the logistics industry. He also underlined the importance of a unified tax regime like the GST to alleviate the problems of the logistics sector. The drone turn and the linking of the to the PLI scheme promotes the use of drones in the logistics industry. “Only after doing so much, we have come out with a National Logistics Policy, ” he explained. “From 13-14 per cent logistics cost, we should all aim to bring it to single-digit as soon as possible. This, in a way, is a low-hanging fruit, if we have to become globally competitive”, the Prime Minister emphasised.
Ease of logistics service.
The Prime Minister said that the ULIP Unified Logistics Interface Platform will bring together all digital services related to the transport sector in a single portal, freeing exporters from a number of very long and cumbersome processes. Similarly, a new platform for digital logistics service facilities – E-Logs – has also been introduced under the Directive.
“Through this portal, industry associations can directly take up any such matters which are causing problems in their operations and performance with the government agencies. A complete system has also been put in place for the speedy resolution of such cases”, he said.
Shri Modi noted that PM Gatishakti’s national master plan will give serious support to the national logistics policy. The Prime Minister also expressed his happiness by mentioning the support that the states and union territories have given and that almost all departments have started work together.
“A huge data of information related to different infrastructure projects of state governments has been prepared. Today, data from the central and state governments in about 1500 layers are coming on the PM Gatishakti portal”, the Prime Minister informed. “Gatishakti and National Logistics Policy together are now taking the country towards a new work culture. The talent that will come out of the recently approved Gatishakti University will also help it a lot”, he added
In the midst of a global crisis.
“The reforms that India has done in the last years, the policies implemented are unprecedented. That is why the faith of the world has increased in us”, the Prime Minister said. He urged the nation to fully live up to the trust of the world. “This is our responsibility, we all have a responsibility. The National Logistics Policy, launched today, will help the country a lot in this”, he added. The Prime Minister remarked that the resilience shown by India and the Indian economy in the midst of a global crisis has filled the world with new confidence. He urged the nation to fully live up to the trust of the world. “This is our responsibility, we all have a responsibility. The National Logistics Policy, launched today, will help the country a lot in this”, he added.
The Prime Minister stressed that a strong support system is essential for Indian-made products to dominate the global market. “The National Logistics Policy will greatly help us modernize this support system”, he said. Shri Modi also pointed out that the issues related to logistics are reduced and when the country’s exports increase, small industries and the people working in them benefit the most. “Strengthening of the logistics sector will not only make the life of common man easier but will also help in increasing the respect of labour and workers”, the Prime Minister added. In concluding his address, the Prime Minister said “The National Logistics Policy has immense potential for the development of infrastructure, for expansion of business and increasing employment opportunities. We have to realize these possibilities together” the Prime Minister said.
