Jammu and Kashmir has been recognised as a “High Performer” in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 Report released by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at a function held at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday.Among the Union Territories, New Delhi was adjudged as an “Exemplar”, while Jammu and Kashmir secured the “High Performer” status alongside states and Union Territories including Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Puducherry.
The achievement marks a major improvement for Jammu and Kashmir in the national logistics rankings. The Union Territory was placed in the “Aspirers” category till 2023 before moving to the “Fast Mover” category in 2024. Its elevation to the “High Performer” category in the latest report reflects sustained progress in logistics infrastructure, policy support, regulatory reforms and overall ease of doing business.
The LEADS survey is a flagship annual assessment conducted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry to evaluate logistics performance across states and Union Territories. The initiative aims to improve logistics efficiency and reduce logistics costs across the country.
