• The “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” report was recently released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• LEADS was conceived on the lines of Logistics Performance Index of World Bank in 2018.
• 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.

ABOUT THE REPORT

• 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 is based on a pan-India primary survey 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.
• Major findings
  • 23 States/UTs have also notified their State Logistics Polices to align with the National Logistics Policy.
  • Further, 16 States/UTs have given industry status to logistics.
  • Length of National Highways increased by approximately 48% on back of sustained investment push by the government over the last decade.
  • Digital reform such as PM GatiShakti, Logistics Data Bank, Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), GST are propelling India’s improved ranking at global level.

Performance Highlights from LEADS 2023-

Coastal Group	Landlocked Group	North-East Group	Union Territories
Achievers: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu   Fast Movers: Kerala, Maharashtra   Aspirers: Goa, Odisha, West Bengal	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	Achievers: Chandigarh, Delhi   Fast Movers: Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Puducherry   Aspirers: Daman & Diu/ Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh