New Delhi, May 13 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the city is in the final stages of implementing a comprehensive Logistics and Warehousing Policy aimed at modernising freight movement, reducing congestion, and attracting investment. The policy focuses on developing logistics hubs on the outskirts, integrating green and digital systems, and simplifying procedures to position Delhi as an efficient and sustainable logistics hub.
The Chief Minister said the policy will make freight movement faster, more efficient, and cost-effective while improving ease of doing business. "The policy is designed to reduce congestion caused by goods transport, bring down pollution levels, and transform Delhi into a
modern, efficient and environmentally sustainable logistics hub," she said.
Under the plan, Urban Consolidation and Logistics Distribution Centres (UCLDCs) will be developed in peripheral areas to aggregate cargo and streamline deliveries. Localized storage hubs and micro-fulfilment centres will ensure faster last-mile delivery. "Localised storage hubs and micro-fulfilment centres will also be set up to ensure faster and more organised last-mile deliveries," Gupta added.
The government will modernize Inland Container Depots (ICDs), develop dedicated logistics corridors, truck terminals, and parking hubs, and create cold storage facilities near mandis to reduce traffic pressure within the city. "Cold storage facilities will be created near mandis to strengthen storage and transportation systems and reduce traffic pressure within the city," she said. Environmental sustainability is a key feature, with electric vehicles for last-mile delivery, solar-powered warehousing, and energy-efficient infrastructure. A digital platform, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), will enable real-time tracking and better management of goods. "The use of advanced technologies will make freight and delivery systems more transparent and efficient," Gupta said.
The policy will benefit sectors including e-commerce, textiles, construction materials, fruits and vegetables, and electronics while creating jobs in warehousing, transport, logistics parks, cold chains, and ancillary industries. Training programs with incentives of up to Rs.5,000 per employee will support skill development. Investment will be encouraged through capital subsidies, interest concessions, electricity charge reductions, and public-private partnerships. "Warehousing and logistics activities will be allowed to operate round the clock, and licensing processes will be simplified," Gupta said. The policy aims to strengthen Delhi's logistics ecosystem, boost employment, attract investment, and enhance the city's ranking in the national logistics performance index. "It will establish the capital as a modern, efficient and environmentally sustainable logistics hub," Gupta added.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.