Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Program in India is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This initiative aims to enhance India’s logistics infrastructure, reduce logistics costs, and improve efficiency through multimodal transportation, warehousing standardization, and digital transformation in trade logistics. The SMILE Program supports the National Logistics Policy (NLP) and PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, contributing to India’s goal of becoming a global manufacturing and supply chain hub. ADB’s support is vital for aligning India’s logistics sector with international standards and boosting global competitiveness.