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    Question

    What is the estimated cost of developing the Multi Modal

    Logistics Park (MMLP) in Bengaluru, which is being developed under the Public Private Partnership (DBFOT) model?
    A Rs 1,000 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 1,250 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 1,500 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 1,770 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 2,000 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML), a 100% owned company of NHAI signed an agreement for the development of Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Bengaluru proposed to be developed under the Public Private Partnership (DBFOT) model at an estimated cost of Rs 1,770 crore. The MMLP is being developed in an area of 400 acre at Muddelinganahalli in Bengaluru rural district in Karnataka. The project is poised to become the first and largest MMLP ever implemented in the country under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The MMLP will be developed in three phases. The first phase is expected to be completed in two years. MMLP will cater to about 30 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo by the end of concession period of 45 years and will give huge boost to the industrial zones in the catchment region such as Bengaluru and Tumkur. A Government SPV is incorporated between National Highways Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) amd Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB). Development of MMLP is a key initiative of the Government of India to improve the country's freight logistics sector by enabling efficient inter-modal freight movement to lower overall freight costs and time, provide efficient warehousing, improve tracking and traceability of consignments thereby enhancing the efficiency of the Indian logistics sector. About NHAI Founded: 1988                          Headquarters: New Delhi                  Chairperson: Alka Upadhyaya 

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