In a major step to enhance India’s logistics infrastructure, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Ltd (NICDC) has secured government approval for a ₹5,942 crore (₹59.4 billion) Multi-Modal Logistics Hub (MMLH) at Dadri in Greater Noida. The project will be implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with funding led by private firms.
The facility is designed to be a state-of-the-art logistics gateway, boosting connectivity and cargo handling capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Key Highlights:
- Project Cost: ₹5,942 crore (₹59.4 billion) funded by private operator
- Supporting Infrastructure: ₹2,337 crore (₹23.3 billion) to be funded by the government for land acquisition, rail yard prep, and connectivity
- Location Advantage:
- Strategically positioned at the junction of the Eastern & Western Dedicated Freight Corridors
- Connected to NH34, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, and Jewar International Airport
- Facility Overview:
- Total Area: 334 hectares
- 3 Development Phases to handle:
- 1.44 million TEUs (container units)
- 7.8 million tonnes of non-container cargo
- 3 million sq ft of warehousing
- 0.3 million sq ft of cold storag
- Smart Logistics Capabilities:
- Mechanized warehousing & cargo handling
- Specialized storage solutions
- Value-added services like cross-docking, stacking, labeling, and customization
- Revenue Model:
- Concession period: 45 years (including 2 years of construction)
- Contract awarded to the bidder offering the highest Minimum Guaranteed Revenue (MGR) to NICD
- Revenue share applies only to concessionaire’s gross revenue from sub-licensing (warehousing & commercial use)
- Investment Safeguards:
- Enhanced equity lock-in: 2 years (vs. standard 6 months)
- Bidder eligibility based on 10-year technical capacity (vs. standard 5 years)
- No competing facility to be developed within a 100 km radius for 10 years
- Rail & Road Access:
- Rail siding to be developed for high-capacity freight movement
- 17 internal tracks to be built by DMIC
- Rail & road connectivity to be completed before commercial operations begin
- Economic Impact:
- Boosts industrial efficiency in the NCR and UP
- Attracts investment with global-standard logistics infrastructure
- Functions as a dry port, enhancing export-import throughput
With its integrated multimodal connectivity and modern facilities, the Dadri logistics hub is set to become a key logistics node for North India and a catalyst for economic growth in the region.