The XIV CPP Annual conference @ IIMB, 22-24 Aug 2019, included a very informative and interactive Panel Discussion on Contours of a Logistics Policy in India.
Keynote Address:
Mr. N Sivasailam, Special Secretary, Logistics
Department of Commerce
Government of India
Moderator:
Prof. G Raghuram (Director @ IIM Bangalore)
Panel:
Mr. V. Kalyana Rama (Chairman & Managing Director, CONCOR India, New Delhi),
Mr. Deepak Garg (Founder & CEO, Rivigo Services Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon),
Mr. Samir J Shah (Owner, JBS Group of Companies, Ahmedabad)
Prof. Jitamitra Desai (Decision Sciences Area & Chairperson SCM Centre @ IIM Bangalore)
The vision and objectives of the Logistics Policy being developed in India are summarized below.
Vision of the Policy:
To drive economic growth and trade competitiveness of the country through a truly integrated, seamless, efficient, reliable, cost effective and green & sustainable logistics network, leveraging best in class technology, processes and skilled manpower.
Key objectives of the Policy:
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Reduce Cost of logistics to 10% from 13-14% of GDP
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Improve India's rank in LPI to <30
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Logistics employment: Create additional 10-15 Million jobs
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Single point for all logistics data in the country
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Strengthen Warehousing industry to improve Cold Chain efficiency and reduce agriculture losses to <5%
Takeaway from the Panel discussion:
Clearly from the inputs of the Panel, it is apparent that a lot of work remains to be done while developing the Logistics Policy in India, to upgrade most importantly the self-esteem of the Logistics profession.
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