Chhattisgarh clears ‘State Logistics Policy’, aims at creating dry ports

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved the State Logistics Policy-2025, a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the state into a major logistics and export hub. Aligned with India’s National Logistics Policy, the new framework focuses on reducing logistics costs, boosting industrial competitiveness, and enhancing export capacity, said Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao. Thanks to its central location, Chhattisgarh holds a geographical edge for interstate and international trade. The policy seeks to capitalize on this by developing dry ports and inland container depots to improve market access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local producers. Key initiatives include investment in multimodal transport networks, modern warehousing, and digital