New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that the national capital has achieved the highest 'Exemplar' category in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 Index, a significant leap from its previous 'Achiever' status.
Chief Minister's Statement
According to a press release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), CM Gupta described the accomplishment as a matter of pride for Delhi. She stated that it reflects the state government's sustained efforts to strengthen logistics infrastructure, improve multimodal connectivity, enhance ease of doing business, and promote technology-driven governance.
About the LEADS Index
The LEADS Index evaluates states and Union Territories on key parameters such as logistics infrastructure, logistics services, regulatory environment, digital integration, sustainability, and stakeholder perception. States and UTs are categorized into four groups: Exemplars, High Performers, Accelerators, and Growth Seekers, with 'Exemplar' being the highest category.
Delhi has made consistent progress, moving up from the 'Achiever' category in LEADS 2023 and 2024 to achieve the top position this year.
City Logistics Plan under PM Gati Shakti
The Chief Minister informed that the Delhi Government has prepared a City Logistics Plan under the PM Gati Shakti scheme, which has been approved and will be notified soon. This plan aims to streamline urban freight movement, strengthen last-mile delivery systems, and improve overall logistics management in the capital.
Out of 46 mandatory layers on the PM Gati Shakti portal, 38 have been successfully integrated. Additionally, 317 extra layers have been added, strengthening coordinated infrastructure planning and project implementation among various departments.
Digital Initiatives
Addressing the Delhi Single Window System, the Chief Minister said that the process for clearances and permissions related to logistics and industrial investment has been made simple and fast through this system. Via the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), API-based real-time monitoring and data exchange facilities have been developed, establishing better coordination among various logistics stakeholders.
Infrastructure Improvements
Under the 'Pothole-Free Road' campaign conducted by the Public Works Department (PWD), significant improvements have been made to Delhi's main and internal roads. Furthermore, the operation of the country's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Namo Bharat corridor has strengthened passenger and freight connectivity between Delhi and its surrounding regions.
The Phase-IV expansion of the Delhi Metro, which includes the Dwarka Expressway link, has given new momentum to multimodal urban transport in the capital. Simultaneously, critical economic corridors like the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway are being developed, boosting freight transport and regional connectivity.
Digital Governance Performance
The release noted that Delhi's performance in digital governance systems has remained above the national and Union Territory average, reinforcing its position as a leading logistics hub.
