National Logistics Index 2021: Gujarat state stood No.1

Highlights:

• The Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently released the Logistics Ease Across Different States 2021 Index in its third version. 
• Gujarat, Haryana, and Punjab were ranked first, second, and third in the ranking, respectively, for goods mobility and logistics chain efficiency.
• This index assigns states a ranking based on their logistics infrastructure.
• Gujarat, Haryana, and Punjab are the states with the best results (Top 3 slot respectively)
• Tamil Nadu is ranked fourth, and Maharashtra is ranked fifth.
• In comparison to the 2019 LEADS rating, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand have seen considerable improvements.
• These are the states that have improved the most.
• Jammu and Kashmir emerged as the highest performers among Himalayan UTs.
• Sikkim and Meghalaya came out on top in the North-Eastern States.
• Within the "other United Territories" category, Delhi was ranked first.
• In 2018, the LEADS (Logistic Ease Across Different States) index was introduced. It was created by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• The ranking assigns points to governments based on their logistical support for promoting goods commerce.
• The rating is based on factors such as pricing competitiveness, infrastructure availability, and service availability.
• Its goal is to urge states to develop policies that would help them strengthen their logistical infrastructure.