Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report, 2021

November 9, 2021

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The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has launched the 3rd edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) report, 2021.

About Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Index

It is a composite indicator to assess international trade logistics across states and Union territories.
LEADS is an attempt to bring Longevity, Efficiency, Accuracy, Durability, and Smartness in the Logistics sector.
It is a perception-based survey.
- It is based on a stakeholders’ survey for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
LEADS is influenced by the World Bank’s biannual Logistics Performance Index (LPI).
LEADS is based on eight parameters
- Infrastructure,
- Services,
- Timeliness,
- Track and trace,
- Competitiveness of pricing,
- Safety of cargo,
- Operating environment and
- Regulatory process.

About the rankings

Gujarat has been adjudged as the Best Performing State.
Haryana second while Punjab got the third position as per the report.
Uttar Pradesh is the top improver.
- This reflects the efforts that have been done in improving the quality of infrastructure.

Need for better logistics infrastructure and Government’s Efforts

Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living:
- Improved ranking will fetch more investment and a cycle of economic growth will be fueled.
- During the COVID period, the government was able to manage critical requirements due to efficient infrastructure.
Bring down costs:
- We must lead our way to bring down logistics costs by 5 per cent over the next 5 years.
PM GatiShakti Master Plan:
- It would revolutionize the next generation of multimodal infrastructure development in the country.
- Better logistics would help India in its commitment to build modern infrastructure for the 21st century, at a pace never seen before.

Source: AIR