Logistics and warehousing coverage to be introduced quickly: Sirsa

The #Delhi authorities will quickly launch the #Logistics and Warehousing Policy, 2025, stated Industries Minister #Manjinder Singh #Sirsa on Sunday.

The authorities is exploring devoted logistics hubs, inexperienced freight corridors, and technology-driven options, because the coverage, which goals to ease congestion, curb air pollution, and enhance ease of doing enterprise, is anticipated to be made public in 15 days, in keeping with the Minister’s workplace.

The coverage shall be structured round 16 key motion factors, which collectively purpose to overtake #Delhi’s logistics panorama, together with 24/7 operations for logistics parks by way of amendments to the Model Shops Act, digital supply administration to optimize truck motion and cut back peak-hour site visitors, and merging commerce and institution licenses to chop crimson tape for warehousing companies and others.

“This is a game-changer coverage. It will make our logistics ecosystem cleaner, quicker, and extra aggressive. Traders will achieve, commuters will breathe simpler, and #Delhi will set a benchmark for sustainable city freight,” Mr. #Sirsa stated.

Mr. #Sirsa stated that #Delhi presently handles 10 lakh tonnes of freight per day by way of 1.93 lakh autos, 21% of which passes by way of site visitors. The largest share is carried by vans transporting constructing supplies (4,132 autos/day), textiles (3,995), fruit and veggies (2,569), and meals merchandise (2,468). Even prescribed drugs (559) and cars (588) contribute to congestion.

“Without correct warehousing zones, these autos enter metropolis interiors, clogging main routes and worsening air pollution,” Mr. #Sirsa stated.

The Minister stated that the draft coverage proposes relocating warehouses to the periphery, consolidating freight at three trendy Urban Consolidation and #Logistics Distribution Centres to be constructed on metropolis outskirts with incentives for merchants and shifting last-mile deliveries to electrical and CNG autos.

“These measures will lower vehicular emissions and cut back congestion at hotspots like Azadpur, Ghazipur, Naraina, and #Karol Bagh, delivering a big win for air high quality,” he added.