Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh chaired a high-level review meeting on the upcoming Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Greater Noida, reinforcing the state’s commitment to developing world-class logistics infrastructure. The review saw participation from top officials and major logistics players, who presented proposals to shape the strategic freight and cargo hub envisioned under the state’s logistics growth blueprint.
The MMLP is a flagship project under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and Bharatmala Pariyojana, aimed at transforming Uttar Pradesh into a northern logistics powerhouse.
Industry Leaders Pitch Investment Plans
Leading logistics and infrastructure firms showcased their interest in the MMLP by submitting detailed proposals focusing on:
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Container handling systems
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Modern warehousing and distribution centers
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Cold chain infrastructure
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Last-mile freight solutions
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Seamless rail-road integration with Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connectivity
The Chief Secretary instructed officials to evaluate proposals on merit, encourage high-tech solutions, and ensure that environmental and policy compliance processes are streamlined for fast execution.
Prime Location at the Heart of India’s Freight Network
Situated close to the Dadri freight terminal, Yamuna Expressway, and Noida International Airport, the Greater Noida MMLP is poised to become a central logistics gateway for North India. Its connectivity to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) positions it as a critical node in national cargo movement.
Key expected benefits include:
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Lowering logistics cost across industrial sectors
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Accelerating exports and domestic trade
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Creating job opportunities in transport, warehousing, and logistics services
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Supporting agricultural and perishable goods storage and transport through cold chain infrastructure
Administrative Clarity and Timeline Accountability
Manoj Kumar Singh stressed the importance of timely completion of land development, project clearances, and infrastructure provisioning. He directed YEIDA, DMICDC, and related agencies to maintain close coordination and adopt a proactive approach to investor facilitation.
He also highlighted that the MMLP is not just a transport project but part of UP’s broader mission to modernize its economic corridors, industrial zones, and trade infrastructure.
UP’s Logistics Vision on Fast Track
The Greater Noida MMLP will be developed with full alignment to the Uttar Pradesh State Logistics Policy 2022, which promotes:
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Single-window clearance for investors
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Fiscal incentives and ease of doing business
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Development of multimodal and digital freight systems
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Synergy between industrial corridors and logistics parks
Backed by policy support and robust infrastructure expansion across the state, the MMLP is set to become a model for integrated logistics development in India.
