Why is it in the news?
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has released the Fifth edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) annual exercise.
- Modelled after the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) of the World Bank.
About LEADS
- Modelled after the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) of the World Bank.
- Launched in 2018, continuously evolving and incorporating both subjective and objective measures, distinguishing it from the solely perception-based LPI.
- Assessment based on three fundamental pillars: Infrastructure, Services, and Operating and Regulatory Environment.
Key Highlights of the 2023 LEADS Report
- Encompasses 11 states and 2 Union Territories, offering a comprehensive view of logistics performance across different geographical and administrative regions.
Performance Highlights from LEADS 2023
| Category | Region | States/UTs |
| Achievers | Coastal Group | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu |
| Landlocked Group | Haryana, Punjab, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh | |
| North-East Group | Assam, Sikkim, Tripura | |
| Union Territories | Chandigarh, Delhi | |
| Fast Movers | Coastal Group | Kerala, Maharashtra |
| Landlocked Group | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | |
| North-East Group | Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland | |
| Union Territories | Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Puducherry | |
| Aspirers | Coastal Group | Goa, Odisha, West Bengal |
| Landlocked Group | Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand | |
| North-East Group | Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram | |
| Union Territories | Daman & Diu/Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh |
Conclusion
- LEADS serves as a valuable tool for assessing and improving logistics performance across diverse regions.
| Logistics Performance Index (LPI)
· The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is released by the World Bank. · It serves as an interactive benchmarking tool designed to assist countries in assessing their performance in trade logistics. · The LPI focuses on measuring the ease of establishing reliable supply chain connections. · It evaluates structural factors contributing to logistics efficiency, including the quality of logistics services, trade and transport-related infrastructure, and border controls. · The index incorporates key components, such as the quality of logistics services, the adequacy of trade and transport-related infrastructure, and the efficiency of border control procedures. |
