Maharashtra Leads NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Index Name | Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 by NITI Aayog |
| Ranking Criteria | Evaluated on 70 parameters across 4 pillars: Export infrastructure, policy & governance, industry & innovation ecosystem, and export performance. |
| State Categories | Four groups: Champions, Aspirants, Emerging, Beginners (based on export readiness). |
| Top Large States | 1. Maharashtra (68.01), 2. Tamil Nadu, 3. Gujarat |
| Top Small States/UTs | 1. Uttarakhand, 2. Jammu & Kashmir, 3. Nagaland |
| Aspirers | States with weaker infrastructure/policy support: Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand |
| Objective | Promote competitive federalism, identify gaps in policy/infrastructure to boost exports. |