The Centre has selected Ludhiana, Shimla and six other cities to develop integrated state and city logistics plans. The initiative aims at enhancing operational efficiency and creating a future-ready and globally competitive logistics ecosystem in India.
Anchored by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the programme aligns with the government’s commitment to modernising logistics infrastructure and streamlining supply chains nationwide. The other selected cities are Jaipur, Indore, Patna, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar and Guwahati.
The planning exercise will assess existing logistics infrastructure, identify gaps and provide a roadmap for improving efficiency and reducing costs. The ministry stated that such plans w