NationalTuesday, 3 March 2026·The Hindu
Pralhad Joshi marks CWC’s 70th Foundation Day; logistics cost target set below 10% of GDP by 2030
On 2 March 2026, Pralhad Joshi addressed the 70th Foundation Day of the Central Warehousing Corporation in New Delhi.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On March 2, 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi delivered the keynote address at the 70th Foundation Day of the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) in New Delhi, where the government reiterated a logistics cost target below 10% of GDP by 2030.
Key specifics
- CWC celebrated its 70th Foundation Day in New Delhi on March 2, 2026.
- The national logistics cost target is below 10% of GDP by 2030.
- The warehousing sector is projected to grow at 15% annually.
- The sector is expected to reach nearly USD 35 billion by 2027.
- CWC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy-governance MCQ, CWC 70th Foundation Day, 2030 logistics target below 10% of GDP, 15% annual growth, USD 35 billion by 2027; TNPSC may ask the ministry and the act linked to CWC.