Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield

The Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) scheme under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is a flagship initiative designed to acknowledge and celebrate best practices and innovations within the logistics industry. In line with the National Logistics Policy 2022, LEAPS aims to create a new benchmark in India as well as globally by recognizing outstanding leadership and innovative endeavours across various sectors of the logistics industry, including air, road, sea, rail freight, warehousing, and multimodal transportation. It also recognizes MSMEs, startups, and academia that provide innovative solutions across the logistics ecosystem. LEAPS also raises awareness about sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and green logistics, while promoting collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive progress and efficiency. Building upon the foundation laid by the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy, LEAPS endeavours to further enhance India’s logistics infrastructure and efficiency. It aims to create a technologically enabled, integrated, and sustainable logistics ecosystem. This is the 4th edition of LEAPS. > The key guiding principles for “LEAPS” are: 1. Comprehensive coverage of all logistics sectors and ecosystem enablers 1. Special focus on MSMEs and Startups 1. Showcase of diversity, inclusion and ESG best practices in the logistics industry 1. Alignment with the objectives of PM Gati Shakti 1. Alignment with the mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat 1. Process innovation, efficiency aided by technology adoption.