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DPIIT report: 13 states, UTs listed among ‘achievers’ in index of logistics performance

The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth

Punjab has slipped from the top category to 'Fast Movers' in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, on the other hand, has slipped to 'Fast Movers' status from 'Achievers' in 2023 (Representative image)

Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Delhi are among the 13 states and Union Territories that have been categorised as “achievers” in the logistics index chart 2024, according to a report released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry Friday.

The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth. The other states and UTs in the “achievers” category are Chandigarh, Haryana, Telangana, UP, Uttarakhand, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, MP, Punjab, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry have been categorised as “fast movers” Those in the “aspirers” category include Kerala, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Ladakh.

Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh have improved their rankings from ‘Fast Movers’ and ‘Aspirers’ categories in 2023 to ‘achievers’ category in 2024. Punjab has slipped from the top category to ‘Fast Movers’ in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, on the other hand, has slipped to ‘Fast Movers’ status from ‘Achievers’ in 2023.

Ravi Dutta Mishra

Ravi Dutta Mishra is a Principal Correspondent with The Indian Express, covering policy issues related to trade, commerce, and banking. He has over five years of experience and has previously worked with Mint, CNBC-TV18, and other news outlets. ... Read More

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