**Policy Summary: Establishment of Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Telangana**
This document summarizes the Indian government's response to a parliamentary question regarding the establishment of logistics parks and export promotion zones in Telangana.
**Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP):** The government has approved the establishment of a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Telangana. A 300-acre land parcel has been identified at Parkibanda village, Manoharabad Mandal, Medak District, by the Telangana Trade Promotion Corporation (TGTPC). The estimated project cost is approximately Rs. 1775 Crore.
**Objectives:** The MMLP aims to develop an integrated logistics hub that enhances freight movement, reduces logistics costs, ensures multimodal connectivity, and improves the supply chain in the region through warehousing and value-added services.
**Current Status:** Land acquisition for the MMLP has been completed. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between National Highways Logistics Management Ltd., Telangana State Trade Promotion Corporation Ltd., and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. The project has been evaluated by the Network Planning Group of the Government of India.
**Expediting Implementation:** The government is leveraging technology, including Geospatial digital technology and the PM GatiShakti initiative, to streamline the planning process and expedite project implementation.
**Special Economic Zones (SEZs):** While Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can be established by the Central Government, State Government, or any individual to promote exports of merchandise and services, no proposal for setting up a SEZ has been received from the State of Telangana at present.
Key Entities Referenced
Telangana: A state in India, focus of the question regarding logistic parks and export promotion zones.
Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs): Government approved locations across the country for establishing Multi Modal Logistics Parks.
Telangana Trade Promotion Corporation (TGTPC): An entity in Telangana that identified a land parcel for development of the MMLP.
Parkibanda village, Manoharabad Mandal, Medak District, Telangana: The location in Telangana where a land parcel has been identified for the development of MMLP.
National Highways Logistics Management Ltd.: An entity that signed an MoU for the establishment of MMLP.
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.: An entity that signed an MoU for the establishment of MMLP.
PM GatiShakti: A Government of India initiative that helps streamline the planning process and expedite implementation of the project.
Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Effective instruments for export promotion of merchandise and services.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4228.
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 19TH AUGUST, 2025.
LOGISTIC PARKS AND EXPORT PROMOTION ZONES IN TELANGANA
4228. SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA:
Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री
(a) whether there are any plans or proposals for establishing new logistic parks or
export promotion zones in Telangana;
(b) if so, the details including their locations, objectives, and estimated costs;
(c) the current status of these proposals, specifying whether they have been
approved, rejected, or are pending for approval; and
(d) the steps are being taken or planned to expedite the approval and
implementation of these proposals to enhance trade and economic
development in Telangana?
ANSWER
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (d): Government has approved various locations across the country for
establishing Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs). A land parcel of about 300
acres has been identified by Telangana Trade Promotion Corporation (TGTPC)
at Parkibanda village of Manoharabad Mandal in Medak District, Telangana for
development of the MMLP in the State. The total estimated project cost for the
said MMLP is about Rs. 1775 Crore.
The objective of establishing this MMLP is to develop an integrated logistics
hub that enhances freight movement, reduces logistics costs, ensures
multimodal connectivity and through warehousing and value added services
improves the supply chain in the region.
Land acquisition for the MMLP has been completed, and an MoU has been
signed for its establishment between National Highways Logistics Management
Ltd., Telengana State Trade Promotion Corporation Ltd. and Rail Vikas Nigam
Ltd. This project has been evaluated by the Network Planning Group of Govt.
of India.The use of technology, especially Geo-spatial digital technology, and the PM
GatiShakti initiative are helping to streamline the planning process and
expediting implementation of the project.
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) may be set up to serve as effective
instruments for export promotion of merchandise and services, either jointly or
severally by the Central Government, State Government or any individual for
manufacture of goods or rendering services or for both. At present, no proposal
for setting up of a SEZ has been received from the State of Telangana.
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