siliconindia | | June 20209huge security to the country. Creating an Energy Index for products and processes, along with self-audit by businesses will create a global pioneering economy and reduce the dependence on oil imports, saving valuable Forex. 2. The renewable adaption in logistics has been extremely low and can be increased with relevant support through longer-term incentive and funding for innovation ­ like adopting zero-emission technologies such as EV in intra-city transport and fuel cell-based vehicle for Long haul, and solar installations at Big Boxes, i.e. warehouses, stock points, retail spaces and others. Unified Taxation & Policy1. Fuel ­ One of the major cost of logistics, and would recommend a nation-wide normalized taxation, i.e. to bring fuels into GST2. Creating a unified policy & taxation across the country in certification, registration and monitoring of assets in logistics like vehicles and machinery3. Multimodal transport through private and public participation with a clear policy framework.Technology Integration & Standards Update1. Technology integration would create highly reliable logistic networks, reducing transit times, increase transparency and improving service levels significantly, like the digital documentation will increase 2. Widely branching out ARAI testing and approvals on time-bound basis3. Regional specific mapping with Navic and IoT and other sensor integrations should be standard across the logistics.A. Safety and security1. Safe and Secure transport and logistics will increase the reliability and confidence to increase the business. Council to study the integrated support with Security agencies like Highway patrol, State and central police.Skill Mapping, Training & Improvement1. The skill mapping of resources ­ human and physical ­ is crucial for policy decisions and iterations for CI/CD mechanism. Next to farming, highest manpower engaged is in logistics. Policies need to be simplified and user friendly.2. Re-Skilling and upskilling are important, and logistics institutions, colleges, and training institutes are to be widely started. Training and skillset improvement for drivers, technicians, warehouse and support staff.Infrastructure Update1. Permitting EV charging hubs like petrol pumps, either solar-based or routine fuel-based, on highways with PPP model at strategic locations for reliable recharging facilities with dormitories, vehicle maintenance and repairing & resting places for driversWith a comprehensive policy created in cooperation with various stakeholders ­ Govt bodies (State and Central govt) and industry participants will drive a clear adaption across the country, to achieve the broad goals of improving India's ranking in LPI (logistics performance index) to 25 or better and the grand vision of India to be a $5 trillion economy. There needs to be numerous innovations in business and technology which are country specific with Global Standards, as the solutions for Bharat could be applicable around the worldPrasad Sreeram, Co-Founder & CEO
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