Gadkari reviews NHLML multimodal logistics projects, calls for expeditious completion

📌 Summary:

• Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari chaired a review of National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) projects in New Delhi
• Assessed project-level progress of Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs), ropeways, intermodal stations and wayside amenities being developed nationwide
• Stressed these initiatives will strengthen multimodal connectivity, unlock economic opportunities, promote balanced regional development and improve India's logistics competitiveness
• Directed stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks on priority and expedite execution; timely completion will improve logistics efficiency, cut transport costs and provide world-class infrastructure
• Framed within the vision of a Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Economy/Infrastructure — multimodal logistics as a lever for lowering India's high logistics costs, aligned with the PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics Policy framework.

📝 Prelims Facts:

• NHLML is a fully-owned SPV of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
• MMLP = Multi Modal Logistics Park, developed under the Bharatmala/logistics framework
• NHLML develops MMLPs, ropeways, intermodal stations and wayside amenities

🔑 Key Term: Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) — a freight-handling facility integrating road, rail and other transport modes with warehousing and value-added services to cut logistics costs.