Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Tops NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index Among Small States
- 15 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Uttarakhand has secured the first position among small states, North-Eastern states & Union Territories category in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 released by NITI Aayog.
Key Points
- Strategic Initiatives: The Uttarakhand achieved this status by implementing new initiatives like Export and Logistics Policy and selecting two products per district to promote under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative.
- Top Small States/UTs: After Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland are among the top ranked regions, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, and Goa.
- Top Large States: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat are the leading large states in export preparedness.
- Significance: The EPI helps identify strengths and gaps in export ecosystems across states, enabling policymakers to formulate targeted strategies to boost exports, enhance global integration and accelerate economic growth.
- EPI: The Export Preparedness Index (EPI) is a comprehensive assessment tool that benchmarks states/UTs on their export readiness across several pillars including export policies, business environment, export ecosystem, infrastructure and export outcomes.
| Read More: Export Preparedness Index (EPI), NITI Aayog |
