Maharashtra sets up panel to transform Bhiwandi into Asia’s largest logistics hub

A committee will be established by the Maharashtra government to carry out the goal to establish Bhiwandi as Asia’s largest logistics hub. Industries Minister Uday Samant told the Legislative Assembly that Bhiwandi East MLA Rais Shaikh and representatives from the Industries and Urban Development Department would be on the committee.

MLA Rais Shaikh brought Bhiwandi’s development as a logistics hub to the government’s notice during the Assembly discussion. “The Bhiwandi Surrounding Notified Area requires the appointment of an IAS officer. The combined area of 60 villages and Bhiwandi city is 144 square kilometers, or 30% of Mumbai. The authority has all of the local bodies’ powers. It is necessary to preserve the encroaching government land valued at Rs 3,000 crore. MLA Rais Shaikh of the Legislative Assembly stated, “Bhiwandi will have the largest share in creating the state’s $1 trillion economy if the government is serious about this issue.”

In response, Industries Minister Uday Samant stated that Bhiwandi might become the site of Asia’s biggest logistics hub. The government acknowledges the technical challenges, like designating an IAS officer and regaining MMRDA’s authority. Thus, in response to MLA Rais Shaikh’s request, we will assemble a four- or five-person committee with representatives from the industries and urban development sectors. Once the policy is finalized, we will proceed,” Minister Uday Samant declared.