Support for Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem
The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the government undertake wide-ranging reforms in the logistics sector in India. The program aims to strengthen the institutional and policy framework for interministerial coordination and planning for incentivizing private sector participation in multimodal logistics projects, improve efficiencies in external trade logistics, and encourage the use of smart and automated systems for improved service delivery
PROJECT DETAILS | ||
Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
30 Dec 2021 Technical Assistance India Transport Ongoing $1 million |
KEY OUTPUTS |
Strengthened implementation capacity for reforms Support for innovative solutions for addressing emerging challenges and constraints in the logistic sector Increased women’s participation in the logistics sector Strengthened monitoring and evaluation capacity |
FINANCING |
$1 million (Technical Assistance Special Fund) |