The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organized a LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) Valedictory Session in New Delhi. This event aimed to acknowledge outstanding contributions in the logistics sector.
Attendees:
- Secretary, DPIIT: Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Joint Secretary, DPIIT: Shri E. Srinivas
- Joint Secretary, DPIIT: Shri Surendra Kumar Ahirwar
- Screening committee members
- LEAPS winners across various categories
- NPG members
- Industry Associations
- Knowledge partners
- Participants of National Logistics Excellence Award
- Jury members
Secretary’s Address
Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasized the significance of LEAPS in recognizing leadership and innovation in the logistics industry across various sectors such as air, road, sea, and rail freight, as well as packaging, warehousing, and multimodal transportation.
Joint Secretary’s Appreciation
Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Shri E. Srinivas congratulated the winners and appreciated the dedication, innovation, and resilience displayed by enterprises, MSMEs, startups, and ecosystem enablers in the logistics sector.
LEAPS Winners:
- Core Logistics – Air Freight Service Provider: DSV Air and Sea Private Limited
- Core Logistics – Maritime Freight Service Provider: Kerry Indev Logistics Private Limited
- Core Logistics – Multimodal Transport Operators (MTO’s)/ 3 PL Service Provider: Adani Logistics Limited
- Core Logistics – Rail Freight Service Provider: Pristine Logistics Infra Projects Limited
- Core Logistics – Road Freight Service Provider: Safexpress Private Limited
- Core Logistics – Warehouse Service Provider (Industrial and Consumables): DP World Express Logistics Private Limited
- Institutions – Education and Skill Development in the Logistics Sector: National Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIM, Mumbai)
- MSMEs – Logistics Service Provider: Matchlog Solutions Private Limited
- Special Areas – Champions of ESG practices in Logistics: Paradip International Cargo Terminal Pvt Ltd
- Special Areas – Champions of Safety in Logistics Operations: DHL
- Startups – Logistics Operations: Catbus Infolabs Private Limited (Blowhorn)
- Startups – Logistics Technology: ShipDelight
LEAPS Objective
Aligned with the National Logistics Policy, LEAPS aims to establish a benchmark by recognizing players in the logistics sector, MSMEs, startups, and enablers providing innovative solutions across the logistics ecosystem.
Evaluation Process
- Entries: 171 entries across 12 categories
- Evaluation Method: Transparent and fair technique
- Committees Involved: Expert Screening Committee of 14 diverse experts and a National Jury of 13 senior dignitaries from Ministries/Departments, Industry Associations, and Private Players.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who felicitated the winners at the LEAPS Valedictory Session?
- A) Minister of Commerce and Industry
- B) Secretary, DPIIT
- C) Joint Secretary, DPIIT
- D) Prime Minister
- What was the objective of LEAPS?
- A) To promote international trade
- B) To acknowledge outstanding contributions in logistics
- C) To facilitate skill development in the logistics sector
- D) To regulate the packaging industry
- How many categories were there in LEAPS?
- A) 10
- B) 12
- C) 15
- D) 8