Source: PIB
Context:
On the 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti in October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025. This initiative aims to benchmark and recognize excellence in India’s logistics sector, promoting innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
Key Highlights:
- Objective:
- Recognize leadership, innovation, and best practices across logistics in India.
- Enhance the global competitiveness of India’s logistics ecosystem.
- Align industry standards with the National Logistics Policy 2022 and PM GatiShakti vision for integrated, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure.
- Scope and Criteria:
- Covers air, rail, road, and maritime freight operators, warehousing (industrial and agricultural), MSMEs, startups, academic institutions, and e-commerce logistics providers.
- 13 award categories promote diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
- Features and Benefits:
- Encourages ESG compliance, green logistics, and sustainable practices.
- Fosters collaboration between Government, Industry, and Academia.
- Strengthens initiatives like Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Provides a national platform to showcase technological adoption and efficiency in logistics.
