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• Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Sh. Piyush Goyal released the “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” report in New Delhi.

Logistics Performance Index

• LEADS was conceived on the lines of Logistics Performance Index of World Bank in 2018 and has evolved over time.
• While the LPI relies entirely on perception-based surveys, LEADS incorporates both perception as well as objectivity thereby enhancing the robustness and comprehensiveness of this exercise.
• The 5th edition of the LEADS annual exercise - LEADS 2023 report, provides insights into improvement of logistics performance at State/UT level.
• It highlights an enhanced overall stakeholder perception and impact of various reforms, across States and UTs.
• This report, signalling a positive shift in States’ performance across the key pillars – Logistics Infrastructure, Logistics Services and Operating and Regulatory Environment, empowers the State/UT Governments by providing region specific insights for informed decision making and comprehensive growth.
• This report is based on a pan-India primary survey, conducted between May and July 2023, covering over 7,300 responses across 36 States/UTs.
• Additionally, over 750 stakeholder consultations, facilitated by National, Regional, and State Associations, significantly contributed to this comprehensive evaluation.

Performance of States
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

Source- PIB