Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Delhi listed as ‘achievers’ in LPI

Thirteen states and Union Territories have been identified as ‘achievers’ in logistics performance Index as per, the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 report. This report, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, evaluates the efficiency of logistics services. The index aims to promote trade and reduce transaction costs, which is essential for economic growth. The states categorised as ‘achievers’ include Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi. Other achievers are Chandigarh, Haryana, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. These states excel in logistics infrastructure and services, contributing to national economic development. The report classifies states into three categories – achievers, fast movers, and aspirers. Fast movers include Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Aspirers consist of Kerala, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Ladakh. This classification helps identify areas for improvement and investment.