The Tamil Nadu Logistics Policy and Integrated Logistics Plan 2023 was released by the Chief Minister.
The vision of the Policy is “to promote an integrated, reliable, cost-efficient and sustainable logistics system in the State for enhanced competitiveness and fast-tracked economic development of the State.”
Adopting new age technologies, enabling skill development, and building resilience and sustainability in logistics eco-system form part of key objectives.
This is a strategic plan for the next 10 years.
It is outlining identified interventions, their envisaged outcomes, timelines as well as key stakeholders’ responsible for their implementation.
The policy aims at
Reduction of cost of logistics (for export-import as well as domestic freight) in the State;
Leveraging private participation for development of logistics infrastructure;
Formulating an effective coordination mechanism between State and Central agencies towards facilitation and execution of initiatives concerning the logistics sector.
The Govt will also explore providing medical and health insurance to heavy vehicle drivers registered in the State at a nominal price.