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Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur at Sindi, near Wardha, begins commercial operations

The Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur at Sindi, near Wardha in Maharashtra, began commercial operations, receiving its first rake of 123 Maruti cars on 28 April 2025, MoRTH said on 30 April 2025.

Summary

Maharashtra's Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) Nagpur at Sindi, near Wardha, began commercial operations under the PM Gati Shakti initiative, the Road Transport Ministry said on 30 April 2025. Set up by National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), a wholly owned NHAI company, it received its first rake of 123 Maruti cars from Farukhnagar on 28 April. The park covers 150 acres in three phases under PPP with a 45-year concession at an estimated ₹673 crore (Phase-I: ₹137 crore). An Authority SPV, Maharashtra MMLP Pvt. Ltd., has been formed by NHLML and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority.

Key facts

Location
Sindi, near Wardha, Maharashtra
Developer
NHLML (100% NHAI-owned)
First rake
123 Maruti cars, 28 April 2025
Area
150 acres, 3 phases, PPP
Concession
45 years
Cost
₹673 crore (Phase-I ₹137 crore)
SPV
Maharashtra MMLP Pvt. Ltd. (NHLML + JNPA)

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1 Advanced

The Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur, which began commercial operations in April 2025, is located at:

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Correct answer: C — Sindi, near Wardha

MMLP Nagpur is at Sindi, near Wardha; its first rake came from Farukhnagar.

Q2 Advanced

With which entity has NHLML formed the Authority SPV 'Maharashtra MMLP Pvt. Ltd.' for MMLP Nagpur?

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Correct answer: D — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

The Authority SPV is formed between NHLML and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).

Q3

What is the concession period of the Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur under the PPP model?

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Correct answer: B — 45 years

NHLML signed an agreement with a private developer for the park with a concession period of 45 years.

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