Huge Opportunities in Manufacturing and Logistics Sector: CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Warehouse Logistics Park in Gondkhairi

Nagpur, May 2026: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the current global situation has opened up major opportunities in the manufacturing and logistics sectors, but also brings new challenges alongside them. He noted that rising logistics costs remain one of the biggest challenges for the manufacturing industry today.

He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Warehouse Logistics Park developed by Warehouse Logistics Private Limited at Gondkhairi. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also attended the event, along with MLAs Dr. Ashish Deshmukh and Parinay Fuke, and several industry leaders including Mahavir Jain, K.K. Gupta, Rajan Agrawal, Jaiprakash Gupta, Krishnakumar Gupta, and Shivkisan Agrawal of Haldiram.

Fadnavis said that if India wants to become a strong and reliable part of the global supply chain, it must become globally competitive in terms of efficiency and logistics cost. He added that regions like Nagpur and Gadchiroli are now increasingly attracting industries, which will further expand opportunities in the logistics sector.

“There is significant scope for expansion in logistics infrastructure. This sector will generate large-scale employment opportunities, and the Warehouse Logistics Park will prove to be a milestone in Nagpur’s economic development,” the Chief Minister said.

Electric Vehicles Can Reduce Logistics Costs: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the increased use of electric vehicles in freight transportation can significantly reduce fuel costs, support environmental protection, and ultimately lower overall logistics expenses.

He emphasized that sustainable transport solutions are key to making India’s logistics sector more efficient and cost-effective in the long run.

Project Details

In his introductory remarks, Director Mahavir Jain provided details about the logistics park project. Rajan Agrawal delivered the vote of thanks.

The Warehouse Logistics Park is one of the largest integrated industrial logistics parks in Central India. It has been developed over approximately 105 acres with a total warehouse capacity of 25 lakh square feet of high-quality Grade-A storage infrastructure.

The facility includes state-of-the-art smart warehousing systems powered by artificial intelligence, making it one of the most advanced logistics projects in the region.

The project is expected to generate around 15,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, giving a major boost to local economic development.

Strategically located, the park is well connected to National Highway 44 and the Samruddhi Expressway, ensuring seamless connectivity for freight movement across major industrial corridors.

With an investment of around ₹600 crore, the project also incorporates a solar power plant, reinforcing its focus on sustainable and energy-efficient operations.

Officials said the project will play a key role in strengthening Maharashtra’s logistics ecosystem and positioning Nagpur as a major logistics hub in central India.