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Piyush Goyal Unveils LDB 2.0 And Integrated Logistics Plans To Build A Future-Ready, Globally Competitive Supply Chain
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Marking ten years of the Make in India campaign, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Saturday (20 September) introduced a set of new measures designed to modernise India’s logistics network and strengthen the country’s position in global supply chains.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) rolled out a series of reforms that focus on improving operational efficiency while building a future-ready logistics ecosystem.
Highlighting the scale of the exercise, Goyal noted that Integrated State and City Logistics Plans have been launched under the SMILE programme in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Beginning with eight cities across as many states, the initiative is expected to identify infrastructure gaps and provide a blueprint for smoother movement of goods.
This marks just the beginning, with the objective of replicating such plans nationwide to ensure smoother movement of goods, enhanced competitiveness, and stronger supply chain resilience, he said.
DPIIT has already taken strides through the National Logistics Policy (NLP) and the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, which together provide a strong foundation for reform.
States too have responded by drafting their own logistics strategies in alignment with national priorities.
Developed by NICDC Logistics Data Services, the upgraded digital platform provides real-time tracking of export containers, including the ability to monitor cargo on the high seas, a first for Indian trade systems.
The system also allows multi-modal visibility across road, rail, and sea through integration with Unified Logistics Interface Platform APIs.
A live heatmap of container movement further enables policymakers and industry stakeholders to address imbalances in distribution swiftly.
Highlighting its significance, the minister said that LDB 2.0 will provide critical insights into the availability of facilities and infrastructure across the logistics ecosystem.
He added that it would help cut costs, improve supply chain resilience, and strengthen India’s standing in global markets.
