Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025
Syllabus: Economy / Infrastructure & Logistics (UPSC Prelims)
Source: PIB
Context:
The Union Commerce & Industry Minister launched LEADS 2025 in New Delhi as part of the decade-long Make in India celebrations. The initiative aims to improve India’s logistics ecosystem and enhance supply chain efficiency across States and Union Territories.
About LEADS 2025
What it is:
- LEADS is a national index and survey ranking Indian States and UTs on logistics performance, identifying gaps and best practices.
- Released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, DPIIT.
Aim:
- Benchmark logistics efficiency across States/UTs.
- Reduce logistics costs and enhance supply chain performance.
- Guide States in infrastructure planning, policy reforms, and capacity building.
Assessment Criteria
- Infrastructure Quality: Roads, warehousing, multimodal connectivity.
- Services: Availability, quality, and reliability of logistics services.
- Efficiency: Timeliness, truck turnaround, and ease of clearances.
- Policy Support: State facilitation measures and grievance redressal.
- Stakeholder Perception: Industry feedback on cost, speed, and reliability.
Key Features of LEADS 2025
- Corridor Performance Tracking: Evaluates 5–7 key national corridors using journey time, truck speed, and waiting time.
- API-Enabled Data: Real-time section-wise speed analysis on major road corridors for sharper insights.
- State Rankings & Categories: States classified as Leaders, Achievers, and Aspirers to encourage competition.
- Policy Recommendations: Tailored interventions for each State/UT based on survey findings.
- Digital Dashboard: Interactive platform allowing States/UTs to monitor logistics performance continuously.
