These proposals are part of the draft National Logistics Policy which the commerce department floated on Wednesday with the aim to reduce logistics costs from 13-14% of the gross domestic product (GDP) to 10%, in line with the those of the US, EU and Japan.
It has suggested constitution of four committees or councils including the National Council for Logistics, chaired by the prime minister; an apex inter-ministerial committee, chaired by commerce and industry minister; an India Logistics Forum chaired by the commerce secretary; and an empowered task force.
The other thrust areas of the policy include interventions to reduce logistics cost, promote efficiency for movement of key commodities and setting up a Logistics Data and Analytics Center.
The policy, which also includes creating a Center of Trade Facilitation and Logistics excellence and promotion of cross regional trade on e-commerce platforms through seamless flow of goods, has been made public for comments and suggestions till February 19.