The aim is to augment its logistics infrastructure to support industrial development and boost exports.

Feasibility studies are under way to consider setting up additional dry ports to further raise exports, according to media reports from the state. Exports from the state are routed now through ports in neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh states.

In July 2021, the earlier dispensation had approved a proposal to set up a 1,400-acre multi-modal logistics park near Nalgonda on a PPP basis. It had decided to set up two integrated container depots (ICDs) in collaboration with the customs department. The state cabinet had also approved a proposal to set up 10 additional integrated logistics parks across the state. However, none of these projects materialised.

The current state government plans to fast-track the dry port project.

The state’s logistics sector is growing at 12 per cent annually.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)