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Telangana to launch logistics reforms for economic growth
The Telangana government is set to introduce a series of logistics reforms, including a State Logistics Policy 2.0 and City Logistics Plans for Hyderabad and Warangal, to position itself as a globally…
The Telangana government is set to introduce a series of logistics reforms, including a State Logistics Policy 2.0 and City Logistics Plans for Hyderabad and Warangal, to position itself as a globally competitive logistics gateway. An Integrated Logistics Master Plan and a multi-modal logistics park in Manoharabad are also in the works.
The state is prioritising measures to reduce logistics costs, enhance multimodal connectivity, and attract investments, according to the State Commerce and Export Promotion Department. These initiatives aim to facilitate seamless movement of goods within the state and across the region.
The announcement was made at the PM GatiShakti and LEADS 2025 Dissemination Workshop for Southern States, hosted by Telangana for the first time in Hyderabad. The workshop, inaugurated by Director of Industries Nikhil Chakravarthi, brought together officials from southern states and union territories to discuss integrated infrastructure planning and improving logistics ease.
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Telangana's push for logistics reform comes as the state seeks to overcome its landlocked disadvantage and compete with coastal states like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu for industrial investment. The proposed multi-modal logistics park in Manoharabad, near the upcoming Hyderabad Regional Ring Road, could lower freight costs for manufacturers in the Telangana region by up to 15-20%, according to industry estimates. The state currently ranks as a high performer among landlocked states in the annual LEADS index, but lags coastal states in overall logistics efficiency. The key metric to watch is whether the new policy and master plan can reduce the state's logistics cost from the current 14% of GDP closer to the national target of 10% by 2030. The next update will come with the release of the LEADS 2025 rankings later this year.
Source: thehindu.com
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