Govt plans multi-model transport body for movement of goods

The government plans to set up a multi-model transport organisation to facilitate faster movement of goods through rail, water, air and road, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said today.
The Minister said it will help farmers and agriculturists enable better price discovery and the government is already working on a Cabinet proposal for the same.
"We want to provide you (industry) a better logistics and supply chain infrastructure. For that we are working on a proposal to set up multi-model transport organisation for movement of goods and cargo, it will comprise of all four means of transport, including road, rail, air and ship," Prabhu said at a food processing event.

Speaking on the sidelines, he said the government will move a Cabinet note for setting up of this multi-model transport organisation.
"... So whosoever wants to move goods, they can approach this authority which will then facilitate the movement of goods and will convey through which medium it could be delivered in faster way and will be cost effective," the Railways Minister said.
Prabhu was speaking at National Conference on Food Processing, organised by Yes Bank and Food Processing Ministry.

He added that we must bring more investment and finance into the food processing industry to give the sector a fillip.

There must be an integrated approach to boost agri-growth. We are also working on developing a multi-model transport system in India, which will help transportation of food produce across the country.
Meanwhile, BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi, who was also present at the event, said logistics has the potential to drive the growth of food procession sector and in this government there is better coordination among different ministries.