The government is working to reduce the regulatory issues in the logistics sector to enhance ease of doing business, and attract more investments. Addressing an event here, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) joint secretary Pankaj Kumar said discussions are underway to make the PM Gati Shakti data more accessible to the private sector.
Observing that India is a complex and geographically huge country, he said logistics is all about transporting both people and goods from one place to another quickly so that lives can be saved, and businesses thrive, leading to a better quality of life. He said there are several other initiatives being taken by the government to enhance the ease of doing business, and attract more investments.
Also, speaking at the event, Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) chairperson Anita Praveen highlighted India’s progress in logistics and warehousing. The process of warehouse licensing is being streamlined and expedited to ensure faster approvals and greater ease of doing business.
