Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy on September 17, 2024, to boost India’s trade and business growth. He compared fast-moving logistics to the speedy movement of a cheetah and pointed out that logistics costs in India make up about 13 to 14% of the country’s GDP. This is almost double the cost seen in richer countries. Here, you will find an explanation of the new National Logistics Policy 2025, why it matters, and the benefits and features it offers.
Overview of the National Logistics Policy 2025
Logistics means all the facilities and services needed to smoothly move goods and products. This includes transport services, storage spaces (especially important for foods like fruits and vegetables), and government rules and licenses that help businesses run well.
The National Logistics Policy aims to make India’s logistics sector a strong driver of economic growth. This will happen by improving cooperation between businesses, government agencies, and society. Right now, logistics costs in India are very high compared to developed countries, which affects the country’s ability to compete globally. Some states like Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana do well, but there is still room to do better.
The National Logistics Policy is a big step towards making India’s logistics system more efficient. https://t.co/70ZlTMQILp — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2024
Details of the National Logistics Policy
| Policy Name | National Logistics Policy |
| Launch Date | September 21, 2024 |
| Launched By | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Main Goal | Connecting infrastructures to economic zones |
| Website | Coming soon |
Purpose of the National Logistics Policy 2025
This policy plans to build a logistics system in India that uses technology well, is connected, affordable, easy to rely on, and supports independence. The goal is quick growth that benefits everyone. India wants to bring logistics costs down to global levels by 2030. It will also create smart tools using data to help make better logistics decisions.
By improving the movement and storage of goods, the policy will cut costs, help businesses become faster and more flexible, and reduce problems. The policy also plans to build new logistics hubs through the Multi-modal Logistics Park project in 35 locations across India. If successful, India expects to be among the top 25 countries in the Logistics Performance Index by 2030. The policy supports PM Modi’s Gati Shakti National Master Plan by connecting different transport systems to economic zones.
Launching the Ease of Logistics Services Platform
As part of the National Logistics Policy, a new website called Ease of Logistics Services (E-Logs) has started. This platform lets businesses quickly report any problems they face to government agencies. PM Modi mentioned that a system is ready to solve these issues fast and efficiently.
Government Work to Improve Logistics
Earlier projects included FASTag for quick toll payments and faceless customs inspections to save time. The biggest project now is Gati Shakti, which gathers detailed information on infrastructure plans at both national and state levels. This platform helps ministries keep track of these projects better. The government plans to build 200 airports, helipads, and water aerodromes over the next 4 to 5 years and about double the current 19,000 km of natural gas pipelines.
Main Benefits and Features of the National Logistics Policy 2025
- The policy aims to reduce logistics costs from 15% of India’s GDP to about 8% in 5 years. Lower logistics costs make products more competitive and boost exports and local business efficiency.
- The goal is for India to rank in the top 25 countries on the Logistics Performance Index by 2030.
- The policy will include a Unified Logistics Interface Platform to bring all transportation-related online services together, saving exporters time and money.
- Ease of Logistics Services lets companies raise concerns and solve issues with government agencies quickly.
- Although the Indian logistics market is large but unorganized, the policy encourages using blockchain and artificial intelligence to better organize this sector.
- Each Indian state will create a Logistics Coordination Committee. States will be rated every year using the LEADS index, guiding improvements in logistics performance tailored to each state.
- The sector involves 20 main government agencies and 40 smaller ones, along with about 50 IT centres, banks, insurance companies, export committees, shipping firms, logistics providers, inland container depots, and freight terminals.
With this policy, you can expect faster, cheaper, and smoother movement of goods across the country, helping everyone from exporters to consumers. Watch for the official website and more updates as India moves toward a modernized logistics system.