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Jammu industries and Northern Railway plan logistics improvements
Jammu's industries department and Northern Railway met to discuss improving freight transport and logistics in the region.
The meeting brought together government officials, railway policymakers and representatives of local industry.
Manufacturers and traders have faced logistical challenges, and the departments said better rail links could support the region's industrial needs.
Their plans include cargo terminals and industrial sidings to connect manufacturing hubs with rail freight services.
They also discussed paperless digital tracking and links to the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
The effort aims to make freight more efficient and cost-effective, in line with India's National Logistics Policy.
The departments intend to coordinate further, but no timetable for the proposed improvements was given.
The Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu, and Northern Railway’s Jammu Division held a meeting to improve regional freight connectivity and logistics.
The meeting focused on building an efficient, cost-effective and integrated logistics and supply chain system.
Participants discussed freight transport, railway connectivity and logistical challenges facing local manufacturers, traders and industrial establishments.
Plans discussed included future cargo terminals, dedicated industrial sidings and paperless digital tracking systems.
The departments said these plans would align with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy.
- Who
- The Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu, and Northern Railway’s Jammu Division, along with government officials, railway policymakers and industry representatives.
- What
- They discussed ways to strengthen regional logistics, freight transport and railway connectivity.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Jammu.
- Why
- To support the region’s industrial needs and address logistics challenges faced by manufacturers, traders and industrial establishments.
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- Participants
- Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu, and Northern Railway’s Jammu Division
- Plans discussed
- Future cargo terminals, dedicated industrial sidings and paperless digital tracking systems
- Policy alignment
- National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti National Master Plan
- Publication date
- November 1, 2026
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