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Manipur gets supply chain boost as 2390 MT cement reaches Khongsang by rail

January 06, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]

In a significant development for Manipur's logistics and infrastructure, 2390 metric tonnes (MT) of cement arrived at the Khongsang Railway Station.
This marks another step forward in improving the state's supply chain through rail connectivity.

With goods transportation by train steadily increasing, this initiative is expected to ease the availability of essential commodities, ensuring a more reliable and efficient supply chain for Manipur.

The arrival of the cement consignment underscores the growing importance of railway infrastructure in supporting the state’s economic growth and development projects.
Authorities and stakeholders are optimistic that enhanced rail connectivity will continue to play a pivotal role in meeting the state’s logistical demands.


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IPEF Elected India as Vice-Chair of Supply Chain Council

September 26, 2024 3 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
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New Delhi: India was elected as Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council (SCC) of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) on July 31, 2024, enhancing regional cooperation for supply chain resilience.

The SCC adopted Terms of Reference and discussed initial work priorities, which were set to be further explored at its first in-person meeting in Washington in September 2024, coinciding with the Supply Chain Summit.

The Commerce Ministry announced that India, along with

13 other IPEF partners, had established three bodies under the IPEF agreement on supply chain resilience, which came into effect in February 2024.

The inaugural virtual meetings of the SCC, Crisis Response Network (CRN), and Labor Rights Advisory Board (LRAB) marked a significant step forward in cooperation among partner countries to strengthen supply chain resilience in the region.

 

The agreement aimed to mitigate risks from economic disruptions caused by supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. It was designed to help member countries, including India, reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information about potential supply disruptions.

The council was established to pursue targeted, action-oriented work to strengthen supply chains for sectors and goods critical to national security, public health, and economic well-being. The CRN would serve as a forum for a collective emergency response to imminent disruptions, while the LRAB aimed to bring together workers, employers, and governments to enhance labor rights and workforce development across regional supply chains.

During the meetings, each of the three bodies elected a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve a two-year term. The U.S. was designated to chair both the SCC and the LRAB, while Korea and Japan took on the roles of chair and vice-chair for the CRN. Fiji was elected as the vice-chair for the labor board.

The SCC adopted its Terms of Reference and outlined initial work priorities to be further discussed at its upcoming in-person meeting. The CRN prioritized conducting a tabletop exercise and also planned its first in-person meeting to align with the summit. Meanwhile, the LRAB focused on strengthening labor rights across IPEF supply chains.

Launched on May 23, 2022, in Tokyo, the IPEF includes members such as Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S. The framework sought to strengthen economic engagement and cooperation among partner countries, with the goal of advancing growth, economic stability, and prosperity in the region. It was structured around four pillars: Trade (Pillar I), Supply Chain Resilience (Pillar II), Clean Economy (Pillar III), and Fair Economy (Pillar IV). India participated in Pillars II to IV while maintaining observer status in Pillar I.


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