Logistics parks get mega push; four hubs to be set up

The idea for the parks was announced by FM Jaitley in Union Budget 2017-18

Discussion with states has begun on the Union government's mega programme to build logistics parks across the country. 

The Union Cabinet last month approved setting up of logistics parks at 35 locations under the 'Bharatmala' programme. Work was to first start at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Surat and Nagpur for warehousing hubs. “Preparation of the detailed project report has started and in the next two-three months, project award would take place,” an official, requesting anonymity, told Business Standard.

The ministry of road transport & highways has asked the state governments of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to change the proposed locations for