PANJIM: At the sixth edition of Confederation of Indian Industry Goa conference on logistics held on Saturday, industry stalwarts from Goa and across India participated to drive the three-point programme on development of air-cargo in the State, making Goa a multi-modal logistics park and the integration of water based blue economy.
Addressing the online conference on logistics, former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu stated that Goa being situated at the heart of the country was well poised to be one of the most unique destination for multi-modal logistics hub particularly from the perspective of the overall logistics and due to its strategic location which makes it very effective for industrial economic activities and integration of various services, thus providing end to end solutions with all the key elements. Goa also has the advantage of all forms of transport for movement of goods and services in Goa.
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He stressed that in the process of developing Goa as a hub for multi-modal logistics, there is a need for a well-planned approach so that it does not hamper the natural resources and Goa’s rich bio-diversity. Developing logistics would also help in creating jobs and protecting the resources of the State.
On the perspective of imports-exports Prabhu mentioned, there is need to develop the right infrastructure which would in turn help tourism. Development of logistics in the State would help the creation of a start-up eco-system in the State and these start-ups could work on providing solutions to the sustainable advancement of the overall logistics infrastructure that would be required. Government support and funding for start-ups to grow would be the right approach. The export of agriculture produce through the Agriculture Export Policy would also promote logistics not only for the State but the entire country, creating opportunities for the local farmers across the districts and Goa could be ideal for exports of agricultural, horticulture, dairy, fish, meats and marine products etc.
Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant extended complete support from the State government to all stakeholders and logistics industry in bringing about sustainable economic development through innovative projects that could help Goa in becoming a leading logistical hub of India.
“It is an opportunity for us to deliberate on how the focus on logistics optimisation can be a catalyst for the economic growth of Goa,” said Sawant.
