MoS commerce lays foundation stone for Chunar logistics park in Mirzapur, UP

New Delhi, Sept 6 (KNN) Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce & Industry, Anupriya Patel on Monday laid down the foundation stone for 'Chunar Logistics Park' in Mirzapur, UP.

While addressing the foundation ceremony, Patel said the park will cater to the long felt needs of local exporters, importers and traders for their export, import and domestic trade requirements.

“The setting of the logistics park will also lead to a significant increase in employment generation. It will also play an important role in promoting rail freight transportation and reduce logistics cost and transit time, thereby giving a fillip to the local carpet and handicrafts industry,” she said.

As per reports, initially a facility for around 400 containers will be developed and 2000 square mtr godowns will be provided for storage and handling of cargo.The facility will have round the clock security, CCTV cameras, state-of-the-art container handling equipment. 

Patel further added that based on the requirement of trade and industry and keeping in view the commercial viability, the services in the Logistics Park will be expanded in a phased manner.

The Chunar Logistics Park will pave the way for development of the people of Chunar and surrounding areas.  (KNN Bureau)