With reference to the Logistics Ease Across Different State report, co...
Recently, the union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles released the “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” report in New Delhi on 16th December 2023.
- The Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) was conceived on the lines of Logistics Performance Index of World Bank in 2018 and has evolved over time.
- It incorporates both perception as well as objectivity thereby enhancing the robustness and comprehensiveness of this exercise.
- It 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, signalling a positive shift in States’ performance across the key pillars – Logistics Infrastructure, Logistics Services and Operating and Regulatory Environment, empowers the State/UT Governments by providing region specific insights for informed decision making and comprehensive growth.
- This report is based on a pan-India primary survey, conducted between May and July 2023, covering over 7,300 responses across all States/UTs.
- Performance Highlights from LEADS 2023:
- Coastal Group
- Achievers: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Fast Movers: Kerala, Maharashtra
- Aspirers: Goa, Odisha, West Bengal
- Landlocked Group
- 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
- Union Territories
- Achievers: Chandigarh, Delhi
- Fast Movers: Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Puducherry
- Aspirers: Daman & Diu/ Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh
Hence both statements are correct.
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With reference to the Logistics Ease Across Different State report, co...
Statement 1: The Logistics Ease Across Different State report provides insights into improvement of logistics performance at State level.
The Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) report is an annual publication by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It aims to assess and rank the states and union territories (UTs) in terms of their logistics performance. The report provides insights into the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics infrastructure and services in different states.
The report measures the logistics performance of states on various parameters such as infrastructure, services, and institutional support. It evaluates factors such as quality of roads, railways, ports, airports, warehouse infrastructure, ease of doing business, and availability of skilled manpower, among others. By assessing these factors, the report helps identify the strengths and weaknesses of each state's logistics ecosystem.
The objective of the LEADS report is to facilitate the improvement of logistics performance at the state level. It helps state governments and policymakers identify areas that need attention and focus their efforts on enhancing logistics infrastructure and services. By understanding the specific challenges faced by each state, targeted interventions can be made to improve the overall logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and promote economic growth.
Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2: The Logistics Ease Across Different State report was conceived on the lines of Logistics Performance Index of World Bank.
The Logistics Ease Across Different State report is inspired by the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) of the World Bank. The LPI is a global benchmarking tool that measures the logistics performance of countries based on their efficiency in moving goods across borders and within domestic supply chains. It assesses factors such as customs efficiency, infrastructure quality, ease of arranging shipments, logistics competence, and tracking and tracing.
The LEADS report adopts a similar approach to assess the logistics performance of states and UTs within India. It considers similar parameters such as infrastructure, services, and institutional support to evaluate the logistics efficiency within each state. This enables a comparative analysis of the logistics performance of different states and helps identify areas of improvement.
By aligning with the LPI framework, the LEADS report ensures that the assessment of logistics performance in India is in line with global standards and best practices. It allows for benchmarking against international standards and enables policymakers to understand India's position in terms of logistics competitiveness.
Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
In conclusion, both statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Logistics Ease Across Different State report provides insights into the improvement of logistics performance at the state level, and it was conceived on the lines of the Logistics Performance Index of the World Bank.