A broad coalition of policymakers, industry leaders and sustainability experts has unveiled the Hyderabad Declaration, urging the Government of India to establish a National Green Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chain Mission to accelerate the decarbonisation of the country’s freight transport and logistics sector.
The declaration was released during the International Conference on Green Technology, Policy and Finance (ICGTPF) in Hyderabad on Saturday. It is expected to be submitted to NITI Aayog and other government agencies as a policy roadmap for advancing green logistics, renewable energy integration and sustainable infrastructure development.
The declaration was unveiled in the presence of Hyderabad Additional Collector Kadhiravan Palani, Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) President K K Maheshwari, Vice-President Srinivas Garimella, and other industry representatives.
ICGTPF and Chandradeep Solar Research Institute founder Sandip Chattopadhyay described the document as a “Cabinet-ready” policy framework designed to integrate green hydrogen, digital logistics, renewable energy and sustainable port infrastructure under a unified national mission.
Positioned as India’s first integrated policy framework for green logistics, the Hyderabad Declaration proposes a comprehensive strategy linking green hydrogen production, digital logistics networks and port-led industrial development. The framework estimates that improving logistics efficiency could reduce India’s logistics costs from the current 14% of GDP to global benchmarks of 8-9%, potentially generating annual economic benefits of USD 320-390 billion through operational efficiencies, lower fuel consumption and enhanced export competitiveness.
The declaration also aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen India’s energy security and position the country as a global hub for green hydrogen and ammonia trade.
Among its key recommendations are the launch of a National Green Logistics & Hydrogen Corridors Mission, development of the Kandla-Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Hydrogen Corridor as a national pilot project, transformation of major ports into zero-emission green ports, creation of a Green Logistics and Ports Fund through public-private partnerships, and deployment of AI-enabled digital logistics platforms equipped with carbon-tracking capabilities.
The policy framework is accompanied by a draft Cabinet note, a Prime Minister’s Office-level decision brief and state-specific implementation roadmaps for major industrial states, enabling both the Centre and state governments to adopt its recommendations.
A roundtable held after the launch brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss the future of green freight transportation and identify measures to accelerate the adoption of sustainable logistics practices.
Participants noted that the declaration comes at a critical time as global trade increasingly shifts towards low-carbon supply chains, while strategic initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) will require extensive investments in green logistics and sustainable infrastructure.
