Sagar Rameshrao Kadu is a senior government officer currently serving as Director (Logistics) at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s logistics policy framework and driving large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives.

In his current role, he is closely associated with the implementation of flagship national initiatives such as the National Logistics Policy and PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, focusing on multimodal infrastructure integration, logistics cost reduction, and improving efficiency across India’s supply chain ecosystem. He contributes to policy design, inter-ministerial coordination, and stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless connectivity between industrial corridors, ports, and logistics networks.

Kadu has been actively involved in promoting a technology-driven logistics ecosystem, advocating the use of digital platforms, data integration, and infrastructure mapping tools to enhance transparency and operational efficiency. His work emphasizes the importance of digital public infrastructure such as logistics data integration platforms, city logistics planning, and multimodal connectivity frameworks to support India’s ambition of becoming a globally competitive manufacturing and trade hub.

He is also a key voice in industry forums and policy dialogues, where he engages with stakeholders across government, industry, and multilateral institutions to align logistics development with emerging trends such as e-commerce, green logistics, and supply chain resilience. His perspectives consistently highlight the need to bridge efficiency gaps, particularly for MSMEs, and to build an integrated, cost-effective logistics ecosystem that supports inclusive economic growth.

Through his leadership in the Logistics Division at DPIIT, Sagar Kadu continues to contribute to India’s evolving logistics architecture—driving reforms, enabling infrastructure integration, and strengthening the foundation for a modern, technology-enabled, and globally competitive supply chain network.