
Union Minister Piyush Goyal released the 7th edition of the ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025’ report during the ‘Logistics Excellence, Advancement and Performance Shield (LEAPS) Awards 2025’ ceremony held in New Delhi. The LEADS 2025 framework has transitioned from a three-tier to a four-tier performance framework: ‘Exemplars’, ‘High Performers’, ‘Accelerators’, and ‘Growth-Seekers’. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi are categorized as ‘Exemplars’.
The ‘High Performers’ category includes 11 states and UTs, such as Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, and J&K. The ‘Accelerators’ category includes 18 states and UTs, such as Punjab, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, and Lakshadweep. West Bengal, Rajasthan, Sikkim, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are categorized as ‘Growth-Seekers’.
