November 23, 2019
Topic: Logistics in Punjab
News:-
- UAE companies are looking to boost the logistics sector of Punjab
- DP World is a prominent logistics sector company of UAE.
- It is exploring an opportunity to start a multi-modal logistics park in Pathankot.
- The advantage of a railway line nearby would also boost the connectivity of the proposed park with other states such as Himachal Pradesh.
DP World can set up various facilities such as:-
- Freight terminal
- Inland container depot
- Warehouses and
- Special storage solutions
Such parks would have several advantages:-
- It would reduce the logistics of operational costs in the state.
- It would boost exports from the state
- It can give fill up to the food- processing industry in the state.
- Employment and non – farm growth can be boosted.
Besides, other groups such as EMAAR and LULU GROUP are also exploring the opportunities to establish food processing units.
Other potential development projects are:-
- Another UAE based company is planning to connect three TAKHTS ( thrones of Sikhism) through chopper service.
- Virgin Hyperloop One was also approached by the state to develop high – speed lines for Transport and conveyance.
- ( Chandigarh to Delhi) and ( Chandigarh to Amritsar).
- The state can bring out a new logistics sector policy to promote the sector.
(Source:- The Tribune news)
Topic: Use of technology in governance.
News:-
- Punjab police come up with a 3-D X-ray scanner at Madhopur to track any suspicious activity.
- The machine would facilitate scanning of containers and other goods.
The need for this machine:-
- Pathankot- Jammu highway is a strategic pathway.
- The threat of terrorism looms large on the highway.
- Terrorists can speak into Punjab through Pathankot.
- Dinanagar attacks had happened due to the loopholes in the security system.
(Source:- The Tribune news)
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