New Delhi, Oct 13, 2022, By Special Correspondent

New Delhi, Oct 13: Tripura and Sikkim figure among states categorised as fast movers in the logistics index chart 2022 released on Thursday.

Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Puducherry too have been categorised as fast mover in the national ranking.

Another state in the north eastern region - Assam - is among the 15 states and UTs categorised in the chart as achievers.

Besides Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat fall in the achievers' category.

The index, which is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth, was released by the Union Commerce and Industry Ministry here.

The report ranks the states on the basis of their logistics ecosystem, highlights the key logistics-related challenges faced by the stakeholders and includes suggestive recommendations, according to the fourth LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2022 report unveiled by the Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

The index aims at enhancing the focus on improving logistics performance across states which is essential for improving the country's trade and reducing transaction cost.

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