Under the World Bank Technical Assistance program,  the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways got a study conducted on Logistics Efficiency Enhancement. The Study Report has made several recommendations including, inter-alia, development of Economic Corridors, feeder routes and removal of choke points, along with development of Logistics Parks on National Highways. The recommendations have been accepted and the work of developing Logistics Parks at identified locations in partnership with State Governments and other stakeholders in a phased manner, has been entrusted to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

This information was given by the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

 
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