LEADS is the flagship assessment of logistics performance across States and Union Territories released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- LEAPS 2025 (Logistics Excellence, Advancement and Performance Shield) awards were also given across 13 categories covering Core Logistics, MSMEs, Startups, Special Categories etc.
About LEADS
- It was conceived on the lines of the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) of World Bank in 2018.
- LEADS 2025 provides a four-tier performance framework (earlier three tier).
- It uses objective indicators (nearly 59% weightage) like regulatory support and logistics enablers, and perception indicators such as logistics infrastructure, services and sustainable logistics.
About India’s Logistics sector
- Logistics cost: ~8% of GDP(2023 to 2024).
- Key Issues:
- Infrastructure Gaps: Poor road quality, port congestion and weak rail connectivity.
- Skewed share: Over 60% freight movement through roads raises fuel consumption, congestion and transit costs.
- Fragmentation: Dominance of small players leads to operational inefficiencies.
- Others: Regulatory Complexity; Slow Technology Adoption; etc.
Initiatives to strengthen Logistics Sector
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