MIRZAPUR: Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce & Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel recently said 'Chunar Logistics Park' will pave the way for development of the people of Chunar and surrounding areas. She was addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony for 'Chunar Logistics Park' in Mirzapur, UP. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology virtually attended the event as a Chief Guest. 

The Minister emphasized that the setting up of Logistics Park will also lead to a significant increase in employment generation. It will also play an important role in promoting rail freight transportation and reduce logistics cost and transit time, thereby giving a fillip to the local carpet and handicrafts industry.

Smt Patel informed that initially under this project, a facility for around 400 Containers will be developed and 2000 square mtr Godowns will be provided for storage and handling of cargo. The facility will also include round the clock security, CCTV cameras, state-of-the-art container handling equipment.  She added that based on the requirement of trade and industry and keeping in view the commercial viability, the services in the Logistics Park will be expanded in a phased manner.