The Gujarat government is close to finalizing comprehensive logistics master plans for eight major cities and the entire state, a major step toward streamlining industrial transportation needs.
State Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput reviewed progress in a recent meeting held in Gandhinagar, where the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) presented updates on ongoing infrastructure initiatives.
Key Highlights:
- Cities Covered: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, and Junagadh.
- Statewide Logistics Plan: Nearing finalization to align with industrial demands.
- Project Worth: Infrastructure initiatives valued at ₹500+ crore under review.
- Nodal Role: GIDB serves as the state's key agency under the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) framework to ensure project execution.
- Tech Push: Development of a Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) database directed.
- National Ranking Focus: Emphasis on improving Gujarat’s standing in the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) survey.
- PM Gati Shakti Integration: Updates shared on its implementation across Gujarat.
Minister Rajput urged officials to accelerate progress, especially in aligning these initiatives with the broader goal of lowering logistics costs and enhancing ease of doing business in Gujarat.
GIDB CEO P Swaroop also briefed on the development of Special Investment Regions (SIRs) and other strategic projects under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
