Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020 released

Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020 released

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Trade

In News:

• Released by: NITI Aayog and the Institute of Competitiveness. 
• It is the first report to examine export preparedness and performance of Indian states. 
• Objective: To identify challenges and opportunities; enhance the effectiveness of government policies; and encourage a facilitative regulatory framework.
• The structure of the EPI includes 4 pillars: Policy; Business Ecosystem; Export Ecosystem; Export Performance.

Key takeaways 

• Indian states scored average 50% in sub-pillars of Exports Diversification, Transport Connectivity, and Infrastructure. 
• Overall, most of the Coastal States are the best performers. 
• Top Coastal States: Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu 
• Top landlocked states: Rajasthan, Telangana and Haryana.
• Top Himalayan states: Uttarakhand, Tripura and Himachal Pradesh.
• Top Union Territories: Delhi, Goa and Chandigarh.