Transforming Military Logistics in India: The Strategic Impact of National Logistics Policy and GatiShakti Yojna
Logistics plays a critical role in operational readiness of National Militaries. The National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022 and the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) contribute holistically in creating an integrated national logistics system capable of supporting both economic growth and military preparedness. These two initiatives reduce India’s high logistics costs and also build an efficient, multimodal, technology enabled logistics ecosystem across the country. These two initiatives also resonate with the government’s broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and its aspiration to become a global logistics hub by 2047. In the emerging security milieu, integration of national and military logistics is not an optional reform but a strategic necessity for India. These two governmental initiatives, represent a paradigm shift from fragmented, ministry-specific initiatives to a holistic, integrated approach. For the military, these mark the beginning of a new era where civil infrastructure and national policy directly intersect with military operational logistics readiness. The most significant feature of PM GatiShakti is the potential for dual-use infrastructure. While the PM GatiShakti NMP intends to create a multimodal infrastructure ecosystem, the National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022, is an economic policy at its core, with significant implications for the armed forces. NLP marked the first time India adopted a unified vision for the logistics sector, by adopting a ‘Whole of Government Approach’.
- Mukesh Chadha |
- January-February 2026 |
