Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Gujarat are among the 15 states and UTs categorised as achievers in the logistics index chart 2022, according to a report released by the commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday.

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

Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura are the other states categorized as fast movers in the ranking.

The 15 states and UTs in the aspirants category are Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Mizoram.

The report ranks the states by their logistics ecosystem, highlights the key logistics challenges facing stakeholders and includes suggestive recommendations, according to the Fourth LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2022 report, unveiled by the Secretary of Commerce and Industry. . Piyush Goyal.

The index aims to strengthen its focus on improving logistics performance across all states, which is essential to improving the country's trade and lowering transaction costs.

The first logistics report was released in 2018. No ranking was released last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gujarat was ranked first in both the 2018 and 2019 rankings.

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