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)