The National Logistics Policy (NLP) is a strategic framework and concept launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2022, in New Delhi. The policy was created to address the problem of India's high logistics cost, which was estimated to be around 13-14% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), significantly higher than the global benchmark of approximately 8%. The core objective is to reduce this cost to a level comparable to developed economies, aiming for 8% of GDP by 2030, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Indian goods in global markets.
The NLP is implemented through the Comprehensive Logistics Action Plan (CLAP), which outlines eight action areas. A key mechanism is the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), a digital portal designed to integrate all logistics and transport sector digital services, ensuring a seamless flow of information. This is supported by the Integration of Digital System (IDS), which integrates the systems of various departments, including road transport, railways, and aviation. The policy also includes the Ease of Logistics Services (E-Logs) platform, which allows the industry to raise operational issues directly with government agencies for quick resolution.
The NLP is closely connected to the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, which focuses on the integrated development of fixed infrastructure, while the NLP addresses the "soft infrastructure" aspects like process reforms and digitization. A major target of the policy is to improve India's ranking in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), with an endeavor to be among the top 25 countries by 2030. The policy itself is a recent initiative, announced in the 2022-23 Union Budget, and has not been replaced or amended since its launch.