Infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Government Working To Create A Hub Of Warehouses Along State's Expressways, To Improve Logistics Ecosystem

  • The UP Warehouse and Logistics Policy was formulated to develop a logistical ecosystem in the state and facilitate the creation of an international business environment.
  • The state's warehouse and logistics sector received 10 per cent of investment proposals during the UP Global Investors Summit held in February 2023.

Ankit SaxenaJun 08, 2023, 05:54 PM | Updated 05:56 PM IST
An 800-acre multimodal logistic hub had already been developed in Gautam Budh Nagar.
(Representative image)

An 800-acre multimodal logistic hub had already been developed in Gautam Budh Nagar. (Representative image)


The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) hosted the 'UP Warehousing & Logistics Summit 2023', on 7 June, to explore the potential of the UP Warehouse and Logistics Policy and discuss issues in the sector.

Mayur Maheshwari, CEO of UPSIDA, highlighted that the warehouse and logistics sector received 10 per cent of investment proposals during the UP Global Investors Summit held in February 2023, reports Times of India.

The state government was working to create warehouses along the expressways in Uttar Pradesh, that are currently operational and underway.  

Additionally, an 800-acre multimodal logistic hub had already been developed in Gautam Budh Nagar.

The policy was formulated to develop a logistical ecosystem in the state to create an international business environment.


Vikram Jaisinghani, MD and CEO Adani Logistics Limited, announced that Adani Logistics Parks Ltd was planning to construct more than 60 million square feet of warehousing facilities across India — with 30,000 crore square feet being dedicated to the state.

Akash Goenka, chairperson of CII UP State Council, stressed that the growth of e-commerce and the 'Make-in-India' initiative has boosted the prominence of the warehousing and logistics sector.

He added that in this era of globalisation, efficient supply chain management and sound warehouse and logistic set-up are crucial to cater to the consumers' needs for faster deliveries.

The summit provided an opportunity to discuss the sector's challenges and understand how to leverage the policy to attract investment and create job opportunities in the state.

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