Based on section 11.12 of NEP 2020, NITIE has developed 14 multi-disciplinary courses aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, taking inputs from various industries to enhance “greater industry-academic linkages”. These template courses were also shared with other institutes, and all the institutes are free to tailor these courses or introduce new courses based on their focus areas in tune with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. This also supports a “vibrant research and innovation culture”, as proposed in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Institutions can also offer projects, case studies, internships, etc., in the different application domains of logistics.

To provide the best quality learning and knowledge sharing with a large number of students and industry participants, Institutions are offering global online courses in the emerging area of logistics and supply chain. Such courses are in accordance with sections 12.8 and 24.1 of NEP 2020 pertaining to “Internationalization of education” and “Online/Digital education” respectively. Through these multiple windows of learning, till date more than 17500 students and professionals have been trained in logistics and supply chain domains, making them industry ready and fit for gainful employment. This will help in realizing the “fourth industrial revolution” as per section 11.4 of NEP 2020. Also, this is in line with section 20.6 of NEP 2020 pertaining to “Professional Education”. AICTE has also conducted multiple faculty development programs and already trained more than 900 faculty members from several institutions.

To promote PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, educational institutes have been floating courses for capacity building in logistics & supply chain such as Agri-Supply Chain Management, Digital Supply Chain Management, Road Transport, Air Transport, Warehouse Management, Multi-Modal Logistics, etc. Case studies will be developed in alignment with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Students in Masters & Bachelors level programs are given projects and internships in logistics & supply chain management to encourage exposure and practical applications. This will promote innovation & start-up culture with clear objectives to reduce the logistics cost.

13.1 Expected outcome of the session

During the session, the aim is to disseminate the industry perspective on logistics and supply chain to all the delegates, fostering a comprehensive understanding. Participants will gain insights into the intricate challenges inherent in logistics and supply chain, as well as the specialized skills needed to address these challenges effectively. Furthermore, the session will delve into the realm of digitization and propose strategies to mitigate risks and enhance resiliency in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

13.2 Roadmap for Institutes

The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and NEP 2020 can together create a desired transformation in our country. The road ahead for capacity building for infrastructure development can include the following:

• To train students and professionals in the multidisciplinary areas of logistics and supply chain management such as port operation, cargo handling, multimodal logistics, warehousing, and digitization to combat the challenges.
• To promote innovation and new business ideas that can drive entrepreneurship and create new startups in the logistics and supply chain domain.
• To promote the ideation of new projects and internships aligned to PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and NEP 2020.
• To develop new and innovative case studies in cutting-edge technology aspects that can benefit capacity building and contribute to logistics cost reduction.