Commerce Ministry invites comments from stakeholders on Draft National Logistics Policy

New Delhi, Feb 7 (KNN) Logistics Division in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has invited comments and suggestions on the Draft National Logistics Policy from the stakeholders in the logistics sector and from the public on various aspects of the policy.

The Centre has come up with a draft national logistics policy to create a national logistics e-marketplace as a one-stop marketplace for exporters and importers, set up a separate fund for start-ups in the logistics sector, and to double employment in the sector.

The commerce ministry has proposed several measures such as setting up a separate fund, single-window e-marketplace and law to define the role of various stakeholders, as part of the draft national logistics policy released on Wednesday.

The policy aimed at integrating and optimising various elements of a logistics value chain, to ensure seamless, multi-modal growth of an efficient logistics sector in the country. The ministry has sought views of stakeholders by February 19.

The Ministry said “Comments and suggestions may be sent at e-mail address draftlogpolicy@gmail.com or in the comment box under ‘Discussion’ section of MyGov portal latest by February 19, 2019.”

The policy document is available on the official website of Department of Commerce www.commerce.gov.in and MyGov portal www.mygov.in.