Sagarmala Programme; Multi-Modal Logistic Parks (MMLPs) in 7 states
Q. Under the Sagarmala Programme, Multi-Modal Logistic Parks (MMLPs) were proposed at which of the following states?
1) Kerala
2) Rajasthan
3) West Bengal
4) Madhya Pradesh- Published on 05 Jul 16a. 1, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 4
c. 1, 3
d. 2, 3, 4
ANSWER: 2, 3, 4
- As part of the National Perspective Plan, prepared under the Sagarmala Programme of the Ministry of Shipping, 7 Multi-Modal Logistic Parks (MMLPs) were proposed in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Telangana, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
- The potential sites were identified based on comprehensive study of the container cargo movement across the country and are located in the proximity of important industrial clusters.
- This will be advantageous for the transportation of containerized cargo.