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The Integrated State and City Logistics Plans are new transformative initiatives launched by the Government of India under the SMILE (Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem) programme, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
 
Key points include:

• The initiative started with eight cities across eight states as a pilot to assess existing logistics infrastructure, identify gaps, and create a roadmap to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• The plans aim to strengthen local logistics ecosystems, complement national reforms such as the National Logistics Policy (NLP) and PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, and enhance the competitiveness and resilience of supply chains.
• These logistics plans will enable synchronized planning, identify infrastructure bottlenecks, and support better multimodal connectivity and supply chain integration at the state and city levels.
• The ultimate objective is nationwide replication to ensure smoother movement of goods, optimized logistics operations, and reduced transaction costs for industry.
• The plans align with states' existing logistics policies and reinforce a programmatic approach to city-level logistics planning.
• The partnership with ADB under SMILE provides technical and financial support to ensure comprehensive, sustainable, and efficient logistics ecosystems aligned with global best practices.

Overall, the Integrated State and City Logistics Plans focus on modernizing India's logistics sector by combining state and city-level assessments and actions to drive cost reductions, infrastructure improvements, and supply chain efficiency across the country.

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