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Source– This post is based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal releases the “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023.
Why in the News?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has released the Fifth edition of the LEADS annual exercise.
What is LEADS ranking ?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it? | 1) Its an annual ranking exercise providing insights into improvement of logistics performance at State/UT level. 2) It was inspired by the Logistics Performance Index of the World Bank and has undergone continuous development since its inception. 3) Unlike the LPI, which relies solely on perception-based surveys, LEADS incorporates both subjective and objective measures. |
| Launched in | 2018 |
| Launched by | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) |
| Parameters | The survey parameters are based on three key pillars—infra-structure, services, and operating and regulatory environment. |
What are the Key Highlights of the 2023 LEADS Report?
The report includes 11 states and 2 UTs encompassing coastal, landlocked, North Eastern States and UTs.
Performance Highlights from LEADS 2023:
| Specifications | Details |
| Coastal Group | Achievers: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Fast Movers: Kerala, Maharashtra Aspirers: Goa, Odisha, West Bengal |
| Landlocked Group | Achievers: Haryana, Punjab, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh Fast Movers: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand Aspirers: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand |
| North-East Group | Achievers: Assam, Sikkim, Tripura Fast Movers: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland Aspirers: Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram |
| Union Territories | Achievers: Chandigarh, Delhi Fast Movers: Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Puducherry Aspirers: Daman & Diu/ Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh |
What is Logistics Performance Index of the World Bank?
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