"These transformative projects are shaping next generation of India's infrastructure," says Nitin Gadkari reviewing NHLML projects
New Delhi, July 6
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress of National Highways Logistics Management Limited projects today, calling for the expeditious completion of multimodal infrastructure initiatives to streamline India's transport network.
The review meeting, held in New Delhi, focused on project-level advancements for Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs), ropeways, intermodal stations, and wayside amenities across the country. According to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the evaluation targeted specific implementation challenges to prevent prolonged delays in the infrastructure rollout.
"These transformative projects are shaping the next generation of India's infrastructure by fostering seamless multimodal integration and creating a future-ready transport network," Gadkari stated in a post on X.
The development of these interconnected hubs aims to address long-standing inefficiencies in domestic supply chains. The ministry's current strategy focuses heavily on linking different modes of transport to allow smoother freight and passenger movement.
"They will unlock new economic opportunities, strengthen regional development, and enhance the nation's overall competitiveness," Gadkari said.
During the session, the minister analyzed the specific systemic bottlenecks that slow down field execution. Department officials received direct instructions to coordinate with local authorities and concessionaires to clear pending land, regulatory, or financial hurdles delaying the construction schedule.
"Addressed the key challenges affecting project execution and directed all concerned stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks on priority and expedite project completion," Gadkari noted.
The government expects these projects to play a central role in restructuring the national economic landscape. High logistics costs remain a significant hurdle for Indian exports, and the current infrastructure push seeks to bring these expenses down to competitive global benchmarks.
"Their timely execution will improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and provide world-class facilities for commuters, further advancing the vision of a Viksit Bharat and an Aatmanirbhar Bharat," Gadkari added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Love the vision of Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat! But I wish these reviews happened more frequently at the field level. In Tamil Nadu, we've seen MMLP projects delayed for years due to state-Centre coordination issues. The minister's direct intervention is welcome, but local bureaucrats need to step up too. 😊
I'm cautiously optimistic. The ropeway projects are interesting—imagine skipping traffic jams in hill stations like Manali or Shimla! But 90% of India's freight still moves by road. Unless we link these terminals to dedicated freight corridors properly, it's just fancy talk. Show me the tenders awarded, then I'll believe. 🚛
As a farmer from Andhra, I wonder if this will help us get perishables to markets faster. Cold chain infrastructure is pathetic in rural areas. If these logistics parks have proper warehousing for agri-produce, it could reduce wastage. But will they build them near mandis or just in industrial corridors? Need inclusive planning. 🌾
Impressive ambition! I've worked on logistics projects in the US and India. The key difference is execution speed. India's bureaucratic red tape and land acquisition battles are legendary. Gadkari's personal involvement helps, but unless there's accountability at every level—from PWD to revenue departments—these deadlines will slip. Fingers crossed though! 🇮🇳
Honestly, every minister reviews projects and says the same thing. The
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