Gujarat has topped the logistics index chart, an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports in particular and economic growth in general. Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Suresh Prabhu released the report in New Delhi yesterday.
According to the report by the Commerce Ministry Logistics Ease Across Different States, LEADS, would help in identifying the right problem areas in the sector and prepare policy responses to deal with them.
Among 22 states, Gujarat is followed by Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra on the index. The ranking is based on the analysis of perception with regard to eight parameters, including infrastructure, services, regulatory process and safety of cargo.
Among the Union Territories, Daman & Diu occupied the top slot followed by Delhi and Chandigarh. As regards the hilly states, Tripura was on top followed by Mizoram and Meghalaya.
