Parliament Question: Development of Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) under Bharatmala Pariyojana

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO - 403 ANSWERED ON - 01/04/2026 DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-MODAL LOGISTICS PARKS (MMLPs) UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA 403 SHRI ASHOKRAO SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) number of Multi-Modal Logistics parks (MMLPs) planned under Bharatmala Pariyojana and number of projects currently under development or operational;

(b) the Locations identified for development of prioritised MMLPs and status of project implementation at these sites;

(c) the framework adopted for selection of concessionaires and execution of MMLP projects, including role of Model concessionaire Agreements and standard bidding documents;

(d) extent of multimodal connectivity being integrated with logistics parks, including linkages with rail, highways. ports and lnland waterways; and

(e) details of expected capacity of these parks in terms of cargo handling and their role in improving logistics efficiency and reducing transportation costs? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.STATEMENT STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 403 FOR ANSWER ON 01.04.2026, ASKED BY SHRI ASHOKRAO SHANKARRAO CHAVAN REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-MODAL LOGISTICS PARKS (MMLPs) UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) 4 nos. of Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) Projects have been taken up for development on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode at Chennai, Indore, Bengaluru and Nagpur under Bharatmala Pariyojana. The Bharatmala Pariyojana has been discontinued since November, 2023. The work of MMLP at Chennai, Indore and Bengaluru are under implementation. The MMLP Nagpur work was terminated on account of concessionaire's default and the same has been re-awarded on 18.03.2026.

(b) Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has so far prioritized 15 No. of locations for development of MMLPs, out of which 6 Projects are under implementation, preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) is in progress in 8 projects while DPR is proposed for one project. The location-wise details are annexed.

(c) MMLPs are being developed on PPP mode following Design, Build Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. The bidding is carried out through e-tendering using the approved Request for Proposal (RFP) and approved Model Concession Agreement (MCA).

(d) The Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) are designed to be integrated logistics hubs with connectivity through road and rail primarily, but may also include waterways, wherever feasible, to ensure seamless and efficient freight movement through appropriate mode to other parts of the country.

(e) The capacity of a Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) is determined during the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and project implementation stage based on market studies. Development of MMLPs is planned in phases based on land availability, ensuring scalability while balancing throughput and storage requirements. The capacity expressed in Million Metric Tons per Annum (MMTPA), is optimized with due consideration to connectivity with key corridors such as access-controlled highways/expressways and the Dedicated Freight Corridor, as well as overall financial viability. The capacity of awarded MMLP projects, in terms of total cargo volumes to be handled across all modes in the horizon year, is annexed.

At present all awarded MMLP projects are at the implementation stage and their role in reducing transportation costs and improving logistics efficiency could be assessed once these are completed and operationalized.ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARA (b) AND (e) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 403 FOR ANSWER ON 01.04.2026 ASKED BY SHRI ASHOKRAO SHANKARRAO CHAVAN REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI- MODAL LOGISTICS PARKS (MMLPS) UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA.

Sr.No. MMLP Cargo Capacity Status location estimated by Authority in MMTPA 1 Chennai 7.17 Under implementation 2 Indore 12.79 Under implementation 3 Bengaluru 29.46 Under implementation 4 Nagpur 9.47 Original work terminated; work reawarded on

18.03.2026.

5 Jogighopa -- Area development work done on Engineering Procurement Mode(EPC) mode; Bid for partial construction, Operation & Maintenance to be invited 6 Jalna -- Rail terminal with rail connectivity pre-existed on site obtained from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

(JNPA) for development of Dry Port; other facilities developed on EPC mode by NHLML; Bid for Operation & Maintenance awarded in March, 2025 7 Nashik -- DPR completed; project at Appraisal stage 8 Patna -- DPR completed; project at Appraisal stage 9 Anantapur -- DPR completed; project at Appraisal stage 10 Hyderabad -- DPR completed; project at Appraisal stage 11 Varanasi -- DPR completed; project at Appraisal stage 12 Pune -- DPR in progress 13 Coimbatore -- DPR in progress 14 Silchar -- DPR in progress 15 Vizag -- DPR proposed * MMTPA-Million Metric Tons per Annum *****